On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 16:37:43 +0000, Martin 53N 1W wrote:

bk wrote:
[...]

Trust me on this.

And how do you know better?

//sniff-sniff//
Smells like a troll to me.

Many peeps have questions as to what is " really " going on at

Berkeley and

Phone the Estates Office at Berkeley and ask them. Then let us all know.

Sounds like one, too.

... I myself imagine powering being supplied by 
christmas tree light extension cords.

For the low priority that 'infrastructure' is given, very likely.

s@h had to go to the trouble of installing their own data pipe out to 
the outside world, helped by a very generous sponsor. I very much doubt 
they've got the high profile or funding required to also get their own 
dedicated redundant power supply.

150 dollars at Best Buy?  If I had money I could buy one.

The fellows at Berkeley need to go down to a local pub and chum up with a 
hard hat dude that knows electricity and get a few dedicated circuits going. 
Come on. What's it take? Be a friend and buy him /her an his / her buds a 
few brewski's, explain the situation. Berkeley might be surprised at the 
results. 

If you can help, then you are likely welcome to offer your services.

I've read the thrashing you took, and see you now, as a kinder, gentler
Martin 53N 1W.

Go for it.

Thank you for your "permission".

Regards,
Martin