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Dr. Shoe · 10th December 2009, 17:16

TBH I don't remember getting such an email myself but then back in those days computers were steam driven and someone would have had to pull a big lever to send out an email...

**jmc** · 11th December 2009, 04:26

That was the Babbage 175 (175 RPM, that is). It weighed 25 tons and required at least 17 horsepower at the belt and could compute the value of "pi" to fourteen decimal places in just a little less than a month. The Babbage 250 was a tremendous improvement with its two asynchronous co-processing analytical engines and interleaved cog-wheel memory, although the horsepower requirement went to a whopping 35 HP at the belt.

sorry, steam-engine nut here, and it's getting late.

(Joking aside, Mr. Babbage was highly talented and far ahead of his time. It's a pity electronics didn't come along until almost 200 years later.)

justlooking · 11th December 2009, 15:17

I can't seem to see the forums?

**Tech** · 11th December 2009, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by justlooking

I can't seem to see the forums?

Then how are you posting a message here?

**jmc** · 11th December 2009, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by justlooking

I can't seem to see the forums?

Ummm, I guess I'm not sure what you are asking. The fact that you could post that message indicates your login works and your account is active. The system will not let you post if you are not logged in.

If you hit the "home" button or go to www.hhplace.org, you will see the main HHplace page. Those headings you see ("Hellos, Goodbyes, . . . " , "HHplace Cafe. . . ", "Forum and site specific announcements", "The infirmary", etc.) are the forums. Click on one to enter the forum and see the threads. Click on a thread to see it, read it, or reply to it. For further details, go here.

Please forgive me if I have completely missed your point.

Lonnie · 29th January 2010, 21:46

This thread has been helpful. After trying several times to peruse this website, I gave up as it seemed I dint not have "permission" to do anything. This info here is helpful and I hope to be able to wander freely soon.

10th December 2009, 17:16	#11 (permalink)
Dr. Shoe Website Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 7,043 Thanks: 12 Thanked 133 Times in 100 Posts I am Male Rep Power: 82	Re: No permission? TBH I don't remember getting such an email myself but then back in those days computers were steam driven and someone would have had to pull a big lever to send out an email... __________________ Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.

11th December 2009, 04:26	#12 (permalink)
jmc Website Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,222 Thanks: 5 Thanked 46 Times in 36 Posts I'm a Guy Rep Power: 1	Re: No permission? That was the Babbage 175 (175 RPM, that is). It weighed 25 tons and required at least 17 horsepower at the belt and could compute the value of "pi" to fourteen decimal places in just a little less than a month. The Babbage 250 was a tremendous improvement with its two asynchronous co-processing analytical engines and interleaved cog-wheel memory, although the horsepower requirement went to a whopping 35 HP at the belt. sorry, steam-engine nut here, and it's getting late. (Joking aside, Mr. Babbage was highly talented and far ahead of his time. It's a pity electronics didn't come along until almost 200 years later.) __________________ Have a happy time!

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justlooking Brand new member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Britian Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts I'm a Girl Rep Power: 0	Re: No permission? I can't seem to see the forums?

29th January 2010, 21:46	#16 (permalink)
Lonnie I'm a Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: United State of America Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts I'm a Guy Rep Power: 0	Re: No permission? This thread has been helpful. After trying several times to peruse this website, I gave up as it seemed I dint not have "permission" to do anything. This info here is helpful and I hope to be able to wander freely soon.

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