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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
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Subject: Re: The joy of FORTRAN
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:30:57 -0000 (UTC)
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On 12 Oct 2024 02:07:31 GMT, rbowman wrote:

> It was bad enough when IT got a batch of fans with LEDs. Knowing how
> they operate they were the cheapest selection on NewEgg.

Hey, if it’s got to the point where getting stuff with bling is cheaper 
than without, why complain? ;)

I look forward to a new meme about company IT installations where the 
choice of fan LEDs and such blinky-blinky were clearly made without regard 
for taste. ;)

“Angry Fruit Salad”, not just in GUIs now, but in the hardware itself. ;)