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[Mike ODELL]

Isaac Asimov wrote a short story about a civilization that went all-electronic storage
of all information. eventually people got tired of having to use some electronic thing
to look stuff up. so they started printing out sections they used frequently.
eventually people got tired of carrying around loose piles of paper so some people started
packaging collections. The idea quickly caught on and soon the

          Binder Of Organized Knowledge 

replaced the electronic oracles.

and that's your ancient scifi bedtime story for this evening.

Night All.....
    
      - mo


Sent from my iPad so please excuse the jammy fingers.

> On Jan 5, 2014, at 7:10 PM, Joseph Bento <joseph at kirtland.com> wrote:
> 
> On 1/5/2014 4:06 PM, Phil wrote:
>>> Texas just opened the nation's (USA) first book-less library.  Am I old fashioned?  I think this is rather sad.  Were my local public library to do this, I would not be a patron.
>>> 
>>> http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/world/57347646-68/library-bibliotech-books-building.html.csp
>>> 
>>> Joe, N6DGY
>> Things about books
>> 
>> 1. Batteries not included. Batteries not needed.
>> 2. Almost all world knowledge contained.
>> 3. Supports graphics.
>> 4. Portable.
>> 5. Many people have necessary software pre-installed. Upgrades rarely required.
>> 6. Excellent carbon repository, reducing CO2 levels.
>> 7. When civilization falters, can provide comfort and hope (be burnt for warmth).
>> 
>> In summary, they've got to be the next Big Thing.
>> 
>> Phil M1GWZ
>> 
>> PS. A public library without books probably isn't a 'public library'. It'll be a suburban learning resource centre (SLRC).
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
> 
> Thanks, Phil!  I really like this!
> 
> Besides, it's hard to put pencil marks on a schematic if it's on screen.  Add solder splash while soldering, and the computer is likely to complain.
> 
> Joe, N6DGY
> 
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