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(...) Actually, shouldn't houses be pushed to .build.arch? The more and more I use Lugnet, both through NNTP and through the web interface, and the entire web in general, the more I realize the limitations of newsgroups and other topic (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Well again, it's only my opinion! It's the only conclusion I can reach. Not suddenly, but gradually over say a 20-year period. I'd been wondering, given all of the things you listed, and now I wonder no more. --Todd (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I'm honestly a bit puzzled by this statement. Regarding the MS issue, it's not like LEGO has released lots of software for non-MS OS earlier on. And regarding the implied statement that LEGO used to be a moral company. I don't see that (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: Because the mind of a bored Legomaniac at work is a dangerous thing...
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(...) Two more on similar lines: #7; Dreams of a sculpture Bigger than stegosaurus One day I'll make it... #8: Harshbarger again Another wonderful thing Why do I bother? (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Not to mention that IF someone DID do it (with all the M$ "Safeguards" in place) then the bottomless pit of money from the evil empire would quickly stamp some poor sod into the ground. NQC, LegOS and Legjos had better watch closely and double (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics)
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In the CAD.DAT group, the write up states (...) I've looked around and found something in the FAQ section. It refers to using LDLite to view dat files. Since I'm using Win2K the instructions don't quite work well, but I think I have it working (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) The difference is that now, Lego are reasonably open about letting people build their own tools like NQC that use the firmware inside the box. Most Linux enthusiasts would tell you that we don't especially need Lego to release all their (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Because the mind of a bored Legomaniac at work is a dangerous thing...
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(...) #6 Clearance hunting by an addict (true again): Lego here is cheap Only themes which I can't stand Buy it anyway Andrew Lipson (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I set Followup-To: lugnet.off-topic.geek on this post... (...) No matter how good M$S@H may turn out to be, it will still be powered by M$ and not by LEGO, if the press release is accurate. BTW: (URL) 2) LEGO licensed the ability to use (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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We proudly present: Lego Haiku! #1 "On the ending of a dark age smack in the middle of December(true story)" See the empty shelves. The staff is tired and cranky. Toy store at christmas. #2 "set collecting philosiphy" I buy three of each: One to (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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I was looking at the Mindstorms sets and noticed the RIS was recommended for ages 12+. I got to thinking that as far as I can remember, I think I could have handled this set at a much younger age (I am now 25). Then I remembered that I.Q. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I actually left out some other possibilities for small error. The weight of the bag itself is certainly an opportunity for error. Another opportunity of course is if any foreign material or scrap gets into a bag or on the scale. Of course this (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I had a relatively brief exposure to statistics, but have picked up bits here and there. I actually got keyed into the theory which is the foundation of the extra parts during a job interview. Yes, I actually learned something at a job (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) WOW Frank! That was rather.... long winded. What's scarier? I followed most of it, from my University imposed, very brief exposure to statistics. Ewe... I think I actually learned something there! Matt (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Yes. The thing you're missing is that pieces rarely are missing. The scale is there as a check. Further, the bag is weighed after every insertion step, or so the stuff we've read seems to imply. As soon as a problem is noted, it's time to (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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- SNIP - (...) I'm not sure how this would explain kits whose bags are mixed pieces as almost all are. The scale may indicate that a piece is missing but clearly could not indicate which piece. Am I missing something? - Jeff (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I'll have to check with the Mrs for clarification, but I can tell you that her manager is a tool without a solution, so I don't know how much more info is available to my wife. I'll check. Thanks for your answer! Dave! (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) That isn't 100% true. The pieces most often duplicated are the very small pieces. Usually an extra one of these is included because one of the quality controls on the sets is the weight of each parts bag. I assume the smallest pieces are too (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Would have to hear more about what exactly they switched to in order to answer... the ORACLE(tm) DB doesn't impose any particular requirements (it's a tool, not a solution). But ORACLE has solution products as well, such as ORACLE Financials, (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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My wife works for the shipping department of a local company, and recently the company as a whole switched to Oracle as a software platform. I don't know anything about Oracle, but my wife tells me that now, instead of the 6-digit account number she (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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