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Old 08-04-2000, 04:16 AM   #1
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The Department of Defense has this computer mainly for ocean currents and weather, but it can also be used for other simulations....
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Old 08-04-2000, 05:52 AM   #2
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I placing my order for one so I can play free cell at lightning speed

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Old 08-04-2000, 09:34 AM   #3
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lets see, I bet we could overclock it and make free cell run even faster...

Or just think of the seti work units we could turn in......Getting my check book out now.....Writing the Rubber check...
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