Batteries not included

John K Clark (johnkc@well.com)
Sun, 2 Feb 1997 23:23:57 -0800 (PST)


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Welcome to the exciting world of analog computing. Thanks to the new Heath
Kit Home Study Course, you can build your very own analog computer in the
privacy of your own home. Make big bucks! Amaze your friends! Be a hit at
parties! This is a true analog computer folks, no wimpey pseudo analog stuff
here, this baby can handle infinity.

Before we begin construction there are a few helpful hints I'd like to pass
along. Always keep your workplace neat and clean. Make sure your computer is
cold, as it will not operate at any finite temperature above absolute zero.
Use only analog substances and processes, never use digital things like
matter, energy, momentum, spin, or electrical charge when you build your
analog computer.

Now that we got those minor points out of the way we can start to build
your analog computer.

Step One: Repeal the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.
Step Two: Use any infinitely accurate measuring stick you have handy and ...
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Step Infinity: ...

John K Clark johnkc@well.com

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