Re: Can you see the error in this logic?

From: Mark Shostak <shostak_at_directlink.net>
Date: Mon Jan 10 2000 - 21:36:49 EST

Hey, for $30 or $40, I'll take them.
(That does include the pictured laptop
and EPROM burner, right!)

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> From: Al Kossow <aek@spies.com>
> To: vectorlist@lists.cc.utexas.edu
> Subject: Can you see the error in this logic?
> Date: Monday, January 10, 2000 8:18 PM
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=235002069
>
> ATARI Asteriods ROM Chipset (version 2). got one of the old time games?? How reliable
do you think your ROM set is? ROM chips are
> only guaranteed to retain their memory for 12 years..ARE YOU ON BORROWED TIME?
2000-1979 = 21 years. The answer is obvious.
> Pick this up, hide it away and then when you need them... there they are ready
to give you another guaranteed 12 years worth of service.
> This is a small price to pay for gaming insurance. I charge 75/hr to repair
video games + parts. A detailed set of installation instructions will
> be included with your set. Winning bidder to add $5 for shipping & packing. GOOD
LUCK...I may not run this offer frequently due to time
> constraints.
>
> --
>
> hint: what happens if you leave these in a drawer unused for 12 years :-)
>
Received on Mon Jan 10 20:40:04 2000

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