Re: Oracle 8i + Xp

From: Paul Brewer <paul_at_paul.brewers.org.uk>
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 18:19:03 -0000
Message-ID: <3e29ae54_2@mk-nntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com>

"Nuno Souto" <nsouto_at_optushome.com.au> wrote in message news:dd5cc559.0301161723.359556d4_at_posting.google.com...
> "Paul Brewer" <paul_at_paul.brewers.org.uk> wrote in message
news:<3e270ccb_2_at_mk-nntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com>...
>
> > How long does the battery last? ;-)
>
> Heh! You mean it *has* a battery? So, those 30 seconds it lasts
> without power weren't just the condensers discharging...
> Bugger, learn all my life!
> :)
>
>
> Cheers
> Nuno Souto
> nsouto_at_optusnet.com.au.nospam

Suspected as much. It's one of those notebooks which depends on the old umbilical cord. Nothing wrong with that, though, in real life. Takes less space in the family home; is reasonably easily lugged to and plugged into clients' offices; etc, etc.

I just get pissed off by the portable appliance makers' unrealistic claims.

Regards,
Paul Received on Sat Jan 18 2003 - 12:19:03 CST