Path: csiph.com!weretis.net!feeder9.news.weretis.net!i2pn.org!i2pn2.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: D Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.misc Subject: Re: Remember "Bit-Slice" Chips ? Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:26:28 +0100 Organization: i2pn2 (i2pn.org) Message-ID: References: <45923010-96be-72d0-9ccc-9a43f25f35c4@example.net> <3Nqcncx9-a5sKsL6nZ2dnZfqn_adnZ2d@earthlink.com> <305d5af9-8a24-b375-323e-c250bdc27e94@example.net> <308f34aa-6ce1-f0d0-a31d-7ff5d389237a@example.net> <17951ff3-9385-90a5-d3b9-406e9a550b23@example.net> <14f2a483-1cba-a906-b67d-b8fdd8dd54c4@example.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Injection-Info: i2pn2.org; logging-data="4095270"; mail-complaints-to="usenet@i2pn2.org"; posting-account="w/4CleFT0XZ6XfSuRJzIySLIA6ECskkHxKUAYDZM66M"; X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 4.0.0 In-Reply-To: Xref: csiph.com comp.os.linux.misc:62902 On Sun, 22 Dec 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote: > On 21/12/2024 22:19, D wrote: >> >> >> On Sat, 21 Dec 2024, The Natural Philosopher wrote: >> >>> On 21/12/2024 11:17, D wrote: >>>> I have on my to do list to start a zeppelin airline between europe and >>>> new york. I just need to utilize synchronicity to bump into Richard >>>> Branson or other billionaire of choice first, and then we're off! =D >>> >>> Frankly a nuclear powered ship would be quicker, safer and FAR more >>> luxurious. >> >> This is the truth. But it would hardly be cheaper. =( > > I think you will find it would > > Already the economics of fully computerised bulk transporters with reactors > look better than ever increasing bunker oil, especially in terms of high > speed and low maintenance. > > If you got two nights in a luxury hotel AND to the USA from Europe for a > similar price... Well, comparing a modern, state of the art, zeppelin, and a nuclear powered luxury boat from a financial point of view, should be a pretty easy exercise. I'll let you know once I meat Branson, or a Branson-derivative, what way we decide upon. ;)