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« Reply #510 on: March 26, 2009, 12:32:07 AM » |
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Today (well yesterday now!) I had a day off work, and went to Bletchley Park - This is something I've wanted to do for a long time. I actually spent about half the day there, loking around the various enigma/radio/computer exhibits. However, impressive though all this was, the thing that really blows your mind is the see (and hear!) the rebuilt Colossus computer actually running and decoding a paper tape. For those who don't know, this was the worlds first programmable computer, and its all valves, relays, plugs and switches. I've attached a few photos I took, and if anyone is interested here is Bletchleys website link Bletchley Park |
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« Reply #511 on: March 26, 2009, 07:32:53 AM » |
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To be honnest, I love to see those old machines
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« Reply #512 on: March 26, 2009, 07:33:01 PM » |
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Wow ! it must be very interesting. I take a mental note in case I'll visit the area....  |
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« Reply #513 on: March 28, 2009, 09:18:39 PM » |
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Actually being there and hearing the gently clicking relays, whirring tape drive, and seeing the pattern of lights shift all against the steady dull glow of the valves gives a very comfortable atmosphere. It has that strange hypnotically reassuring feel that an old grandfather clock does.
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« Reply #514 on: March 29, 2009, 12:23:15 AM » |
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Thanks for the glimpse, Will.
I have read about it but never seen it.
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« Reply #515 on: March 29, 2009, 01:19:09 AM » |
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It's only just occurred to me that somehow photo number 1 got corrupted  Anyway I deleted and reinserted it ... but now it's the last picture instead of the first... Doh  |
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« Reply #516 on: March 29, 2009, 08:07:29 AM » |
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Well it's look like we're going to have a very interesting F1 season this year  I seems to me that with the new rules, the cards has been redistributed. Interesting race we had k |
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« Reply #517 on: March 29, 2009, 08:47:49 AM » |
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Well, that's Formula 1! Astonishing.
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« Reply #518 on: March 29, 2009, 08:53:12 AM » |
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the cards has been redistributed. Yeah ! many changes. Unexpected new powerful teams, Ferrari is the underdog now Cheers |
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« Reply #519 on: March 29, 2009, 03:35:31 PM » |
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That was an astonishing first race. What a debut for the new Brawn team. Amazing that a relatively small team could produce a car and not one but two winning drivers after such a rocky year or so under the Honda flag.
Hamilton proved his skill to pull up as far as he did. All the teams did a good job with the exception of Farrari - they seem to have totally lost the plot!
There seems to be more of a mix of driving styles, and more taking chances, with quite unpredictable results of course.
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« Reply #520 on: April 03, 2009, 04:50:30 PM » |
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Kimi Raikkonen led a Ferrari one-two with Felipe Massa in second practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang  I hope it'll get more interesting with more competitors on the same level Have you heard about Hamilton ? he was disqualified from third place in last week-end. ...anyway, he says he has a strong car and can do well here in Malaysia Cheers
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« Reply #521 on: April 03, 2009, 08:59:37 PM » |
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I feel sorry for the guy. He's told what to do by his boss, then told what to say, then gets done for it.
At his age and level of experience would you argue, and risk your entire career?
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« Reply #522 on: April 04, 2009, 01:50:26 PM » |
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At his age and level of experience would you argue, and risk your entire career?
yeah, I see your point and I agree Button takes pole position once again but Hamilton and Massa struggled and ended up far behind in the starting grid Someone is talking about a wet race.... |
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« Reply #523 on: April 05, 2009, 12:42:40 PM » |
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Rain came, at last, and stopped the race...  Not a full satisfactory Gp. I look forward to the next one Cheers |
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« Reply #524 on: April 05, 2009, 04:27:31 PM » |
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Same here. It leaves too many might-have-beens. That was some rain too |
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