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Subject: Re: Question To The Engine Experts

Author: Steve B

Date: 17:12:34 09/10/05

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>Hmmm... That definition is old and was revised by Ken Thompson. It should add,
>"or be used as a bludgeoning weapon".

well of course a dedicated computer can be used for many unintended purposes
but this will not disqualify it being called "Dedicated"

take for example this well known dedicated computer

on rare ocassion it has been known to help out on an emergency basis in
Proctology examinations:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cpaa2@sbcglobal.net/detail?.dir=e084&.dnm=3aed.jpg&.src=ph


Ouch Regards
Steve



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