On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 08:46:27 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 20/12/2013 5:10 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Seriously, I am thinking of buying an Ultrabook. Does anyone have any
>>> >recommendations?
>> What sort of specs are you thinking?
>>
>>
> That is the problem. The more I think, the more I want and the more it
> costs.

That's usually the case.

> Besides Firefox, Thunderbird, M$ Word & Excel. I want to run Pov, of
> course, and Blender. Half decent sound would be okay, too.
> Almost forgot, low weight is a high priority.

Most of those needs don't have huge CPU requirements (or memory, for that 
matter).  I'd probably look at a lower speed i7 or an i5 CPU, 8 GB of 
memory.

I haven't really looked at anything that lightweight in a while, just 
because the costs were more than I wanted to spend.  I understand the 
Acer ultrabooks are pretty good, though.

Jim

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On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 05:02:48 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 21/12/2013 18:50, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> Obviously, Dalmuir West is the next move, and given that I was /so/
>> aggressive on the last move, I'll go there. :)
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
> A generous move. It seems that Stephen has several pathways to choose
> from now.

That was the intention, thought it might make the game more 
interesting. :)

> BTW If you want to know why I'm awake at this hour (05.02 GMT), blame
> the Feegle. The poor little thing has had a severe chest infection (his
> temperature shot up to 40C at one point) and he's not sleeping well.

Ouch, hope he's feeling better soon.

> Anyhow, moving south again, Carlisle.

Given the weather here, south is a good call.

Jim

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On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:00:14 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 22/12/2013 10:20 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 22/12/2013 10:08, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>> Don't know. :-D
>>>
>>>
>> Hmm. Is Samantha giving you a hand? The rules categorically state that
>> <riffles through a few pages> ... bugger, no they don't.
>>
>>
> :-)

It seems odd to move from Carlisle to Hartlepool given the score from the 
match on the 17th.  I would've thought that move was counterindicated as 
a result.

As Samantha is currently occupied, let's move up the rankings (and even 
further south) to Gillingham.

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On 22/12/2013 11:10, Stephen wrote:
> On 22/12/2013 10:42 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 22/12/2013 10:02, Stephen wrote:
>>>> According to rumours, I hear that multi-processors will soon be
>>>> available.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Yes but what use would they be?
>>>
>>
>> Just technical interest. I can't see a real life use.
>>
>
> Yeah, me too.
>

Incidentally, does the name Richard Stallman mean anything to you? I've 
seen it a couple of times but I'm not sure whether to take his idea of 
non-propriety software seriously.

>>>> .... as well as sanity on p.o-t :-)
>>>>
>>>
>>> I think that you are way out with this one.
>>>
>>
>> Possibly.
>> BTW Where's Andrew?
>>
>
> Is it not round about the time he goes skiing?

It seems his machine died. Now he's buying property, can he afford a 
holiday?

>
>
>>>
>>
>> Can you get Kies to work?
>>
>
> I've not tried on my SG3, it worked on the SG2 but it is clunky s/ware
> and I did not use it much, preferring a USB connection.
>
>

.... which is what I did.

John

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On 22/12/2013 19:27, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> It seems odd to move from Carlisle to Hartlepool given the score from the
> match on the 17th.  I would've thought that move was counterindicated as
> a result.
>
> As Samantha is currently occupied, let's move up the rankings (and even
> further south) to Gillingham.
>

Woah! Careful, Jim. I think Stephen is laying a trap here.

I would have stopped at Birmingham and then moved to Giilingham. But, 
it's your game -you know the risk you're running.


John

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On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:22:50 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 22/12/2013 19:27, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> It seems odd to move from Carlisle to Hartlepool given the score from
>> the match on the 17th.  I would've thought that move was
>> counterindicated as a result.
>>
>> As Samantha is currently occupied, let's move up the rankings (and even
>> further south) to Gillingham.
>>
>>
> Woah! Careful, Jim. I think Stephen is laying a trap here.

Oh, I see what he's doing.  He tried this trap once before (and it 
failed) when we played a couple years ago.  You'd think he'd learn. ;)

> I would have stopped at Birmingham and then moved to Giilingham. But,
> it's your game -you know the risk you're running.

I have a plan.

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On 22/12/2013 21:22, Doctor John wrote:
> On 22/12/2013 19:27, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> It seems odd to move from Carlisle to Hartlepool given the score from the
>> match on the 17th.  I would've thought that move was counterindicated as
>> a result.
>>
>> As Samantha is currently occupied, let's move up the rankings (and even
>> further south) to Gillingham.
>>
>
> Woah! Careful, Jim. I think Stephen is laying a trap here.
>
> I would have stopped at Birmingham and then moved to Giilingham. But,
> it's your game -you know the risk you're running.
>
>
> John

Nearly forgot to make my move.

Carnforth (Brief Encounter)

John

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On 22/12/2013 19:14, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
>> BTW If you want to know why I'm awake at this hour (05.02 GMT), blame
>> the Feegle. The poor little thing has had a severe chest infection (his
>> temperature shot up to 40C at one point) and he's not sleeping well.
>
> Ouch, hope he's feeling better soon.
>

He's still on the antibiotics but unfortunately he's full of life and 
causing chaos. :-D

John (looking forward to another sleepless night)

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On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:59:48 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 22/12/2013 19:14, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>>> BTW If you want to know why I'm awake at this hour (05.02 GMT), blame
>>> the Feegle. The poor little thing has had a severe chest infection
>>> (his temperature shot up to 40C at one point) and he's not sleeping
>>> well.
>>
>> Ouch, hope he's feeling better soon.
>>
>>
> He's still on the antibiotics but unfortunately he's full of life and
> causing chaos. :-D

Ah, being young. :)

> John (looking forward to another sleepless night)

I remember days like that. :)

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On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:55:38 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 22/12/2013 21:22, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 22/12/2013 19:27, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> It seems odd to move from Carlisle to Hartlepool given the score from
>>> the match on the 17th.  I would've thought that move was
>>> counterindicated as a result.
>>>
>>> As Samantha is currently occupied, let's move up the rankings (and
>>> even further south) to Gillingham.
>>>
>>>
>> Woah! Careful, Jim. I think Stephen is laying a trap here.
>>
>> I would have stopped at Birmingham and then moved to Giilingham. But,
>> it's your game -you know the risk you're running.
>>
>>
>> John
> 
> Nearly forgot to make my move.
> 
> Carnforth (Brief Encounter)

That's an ... *interesting* ... move.

Jim

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