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rich |
Message #2977, posted at 09:30, 17/1/2002, in reply to message #2976 |
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Looking at this thread, what would it take to be banned from here? "I think RISC OS smells of poo"? "Right, that's it, you're barred Terry!"
"Aw, but Guv..." |
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Guy |
Message #2979, posted at 10:25, 17/1/2002, in reply to message #2975 |
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They are still testing it thourghly to ensure that it will be as reliable as possible
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Personally I would prefer to wait longer for a reliable computer than receive one that is unreliable. I would prefer to receive one with buggy chips in nice sockets so I can help them debug, er I mean test, it quicker. A follow-up chip/set to a handful of technically-minded launch customers seems a small price for MD to pay.
Now don't tell me, the smallest viable production run rules this out. Sigh. No chance they can make the odd one-off by blowing a few links? |
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monkeyson |
Message #2982, posted at 10:57, 8/2/2002, in reply to message #2981 |
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Have you seen the latest on the Microdigital news pages? OMEGA IS HERE! |
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andrew |
Message #2983, posted at 11:02, 8/2/2002, in reply to message #2982 |
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No. |
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monkeyson |
Message #2984, posted at 11:10, 8/2/2002, in reply to message #2983 |
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Okay, so I was lying about the imminent release of the Omega. Who'd do a thing like like that? |
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rich |
Message #2989, posted at 10:01, 11/2/2002, in reply to message #2988 |
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I'd just like to point out that Chinese New Year is now upon us - we're going to the restaurant tomorrow night for Chinese food, isn't someone else supposed to be eating something with a bit more roughage in? Something about eating a computer if something else wasn't released by New Year, and delaying that until Chinese New Year...? |
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monkeyson |
Message #2990, posted at 12:29, 11/2/2002, in reply to message #2988 |
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I dind not say which year tho. The latest is that Microdigital have moved offices from Saltaire, West Yorkshire, England, Earth, to Mareotis Fossae(*), 45.0 north, 79.3 west, Mars. A year on Mars is equivalent to 686.98 Earth days, so by my reckoning they're still on schedule. (*) a long depression |
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rich |
Message #2991, posted at 12:54, 11/2/2002, in reply to message #2990 |
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(*) a long depression Quite apt, really. |
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guy |
Message #2993, posted at 18:14, 12/2/2002, in reply to message #2992 |
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Why not get some publicity for Castle/Acorn by getting Jamie Oliver or someone to prepare it for yopu? |
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monkeyson |
Message #2994, posted at 18:52, 18/2/2002, in reply to message #2993 |
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Yesterday, one of my friends said to me (in relation to something unimportant which luckily I forget) "and if that isn't true I'll put my knackers in a sandwich and eat them!" I suggest Mr Hoare doesn't use any such similar phrases. |
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RevinKevin |
Message #2986, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2984 |
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Ha bloody Ha. Will it be ready in time for Wakefield show. 
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moss |
Message #2931, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2930 |
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But back on to topic, I'll also be in Nottingham from Saturday until Jan 2nd, so if there's any Omega deliveries or computer eating to be done, I could be on hand to take pictures...  Oh how convenient... you're all ganging up against me you lot!  Worst thing is is that I'm pretty certain I'm wrong now...  |
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I don't have tourettes you're just a cun |
Message #2978, posted by [mentat] at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2975 |
![[mentat]](/images/smileys/mentat.gif) Fear is the mind-killer
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I spoke to Micro digital last week about the Omega. They are still testing it thourghly to ensure that it will be as reliable as possible. They don't want to release the machine and then find that their phone is red hot because customer's are phoning in with complaints. Ah, that's all very well but there's something not quite right there... oh yes: It doesn't matter how thoroughly thery're testing it, if it's as close to completion as it should be, there's no reason why a working prototype shouldn't be demonstrated to the press or public - if only to keep the potential customers confident that they might one day see a product. If there was some evidence of a working machine, the wait wouldn't matter. As it is, there's not only the endless delays (with no regular progress or even courtesy news updates) but there's the wondering too... |
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rich |
Message #2930, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2929 |
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12th February to be precise, as the ArgoNet techie crew got our Year of the Horse New Year menus last night (we booked tables a few months ago, we're big fans of a certain restaurant here in Chi). But back on to topic, I'll also be in Nottingham from Saturday until Jan 2nd, so if there's any Omega deliveries or computer eating to be done, I could be on hand to take pictures... |
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moss |
Message #2980, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2977 |
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"Right, that's it, you're barred Terry!"
"Aw, but Guv..." Richard Herring is a genius! http://www.timegentlemenplease.net/terrybarred.html
[Edited by moss at 22:16, 17/1/2002] |
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moss |
Message #2981, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2979 |
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monkeyson |
Message #2928, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2927 |
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If I'm in Nottingham when it's delivered, RI promised me they would drive over themselves with it the same day they got it. I'm doing all I can
They want to see you suffer! |
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moss |
Message #2927, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2926 |
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If I'm in Nottingham when it's delivered, RI promised me they would drive over themselves with it the same day they got it. I'm doing all I can Although I actually think it'll come at the end of January... |
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I don't have tourettes you're just a cun |
Message #2925, posted by [mentat] at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2924 |
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21 days to go...
Are you auditioning for the So Solid Crew or something? They can't save you from your fate either...  |
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moss |
Message #2985, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2984 |
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Okay, so I was lying about the imminent release of the Omega. Who'd do a thing like like that? I hate you. |
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rich |
Message #2933, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2931 |
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But back on to topic, I'll also be in Nottingham from Saturday until Jan 2nd, so if there's any Omega deliveries or computer eating to be done, I could be on hand to take pictures... Oh how convenient... you're all ganging up against me you lot! Worst thing is is that I'm pretty certain I'm wrong now...
Well, if you think being born in Nottingham, having spent the first quarter-century of my life there, and having to spend about 5 hours travelling back every time I want to see my folks convenient... |
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Gulli |
Message #2987, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2986 |
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Ha bloody Ha.Will it be ready in time for Wakefield show.
I think the real question has to be: Will it ever be ready? |
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RevinKevin |
Message #2988, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2987 |
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Ha bloody Ha.Will it be ready in time for Wakefield show.
I think the real question has to be: Will it ever be ready? I dind not say which year tho. |
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moss |
Message #2924, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2923 |
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I talked to Real Ingenuity this morning, and they said Microdigital are making sure the software is all sorted - they don't want a repeat of the Mico's sound problems. 21 days to go... |
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rich |
Message #2923, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2921 |
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Are you implying that they're not people? No, I'm implying that you believe it.
Ah, but I don't believe it, and won't until I see something with my own eyes. A preview of the first production model - which supposedly did exist, and they were testing - was promised faithfully in October, but that never happened either.I'm not saying it doesn't exist - I'm saying I'll believe it when I see it. |
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moss |
Message #2922, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2921 |
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26 days until the end of the year and the computing eating contest. I feel ill. 20 days until Christmas and we get our Good News. Let's just hope that's "The first batch of computers has been sent out" not "Testing is nearly finished..." |
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moss |
Message #2992, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2989 |
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I'd just like to point out that Chinese New Year is now upon us - we're going to the restaurant tomorrow night for Chinese food, isn't someone else supposed to be eating something with a bit more roughage in? Something about eating a computer if something else wasn't released by New Year, and delaying that until Chinese New Year...? It's all ready, I just need a camera, which my housemates should be providing. I'll try and finish my C Programming Portfolio work first though... |
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monkeyson |
Message #2921, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2920 |
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Are you implying that they're not people? No, I'm implying that you believe it. 26 days until the end of the year and the computing eating contest. 20 days until Christmas and we get our Good News.
[Edited by monkeyson at 13:02, 5/12/2001] |
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rich |
Message #2920, posted at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2919 |
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Are you implying that they're not people? |
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I don't have tourettes you're just a cun |
Message #2967, posted by [mentat] at 13:58, 15/6/2002, in reply to message #2961 |
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If the Omega isn't released next month, I'll eat Microdigital... Now this one I really want to see |
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