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From: Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com>
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On 2024-12-05 19:20, Joel wrote:
> Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>> On 2024-12-05 15:56, Joel wrote:
>>> Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>>>> On 2024-12-05 08:11, -hh wrote:
>>>>> On 12/4/24 7:24 PM, Joel wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can have a second NVMe.  I wanted that to be possible.  I might not
>>>>>> really have the slightest use for it, but it's part of having a real
>>>>>> motherboard, I wanted the one I got for a reason.
>>>>>
>>>>> But you're not unique:  I already have a second & third NVMe attached,
>>>>> and they has performance parity with your PCIe 3 open slot, plus as an
>>>>> external, it is more convenient for sneakernet, remote site backup, etc.
>>>>>     Plus I actually have a workflow use case need for them, not a "wanna".
>>>> What???
>>>>
>>>> You're not designing your computer for "bragging rights"???
>>>>
>>>> ?
>>>
>>> Typical nerd reaction, oh you're so clever with money, meanwhile I've
>>> done just fine, all the arguments are bogus.  I've made out very well
>>> with my computer.
>>
>> You're the one who's been claiming you are "elite" and your computer is
>> "elite"...
>>
>> ...and that you bought certain components for "bragging rights".
>>
>> Those are your words.
> 
> 
> If you could see what Linux is like on my machine, not just macOS's
> sleekness, not just Windows' tolerability on newish hardware, you'd
> brag about it too.
> 

No.... ...I really wouldn't.

I'm glad it works for you; truly.

But a computer is a TOOL.

Building a useful tool is not that much of an accomplishment.