These exist on induction motors too. Know what happens when it’s not there?

The motor gets too much of the blessed Motive Force for too long that its Machine Spirit cannot contain it and then the Spirits leave the motor as magic smoke and burn out the motor.

Without a governor on tech, that’s the fate we’re gonna have. We’ll all be magic smoke, as we’re slowly(or rapidly?!) annihilated.

Correct. Just competitive authoritarianism at this point.

Haven’t had an optical drive anywhere in my home since 2012, don’t miss it. Most new PCs do not have them

That was 13 years ago. As to close to the start of the millenium as it is to now.

I’m sure it’s only gotten better worse since then.

I don’t think they sell Renaults in Cali

Have you tried turning it upside down and shaking out the loose files?

Can’t be. Then there’d be no signals at all.

Exactly. The current system of government isn’t democracy, it’s competitive authoritarianism.

Just made the move a few months ago. Only headache was a missing headset driver, but Claude was able to one shot one for me that’s been stable ever since.

Not looking back. There have been very few things that haven’t worked so far. Take the leap!

I wish that were true. My elderly father has this slop playing constantly. It’s a struggle to have a conversation based in reality these days.

No no, the thoughts intrude by way of bullets into the back of your head, before you jump comrade!

Having a lot of success on modern mac games with Sikarugir and wine. Might be worth a shot.

Why did you buy it then?

I’m American, I strongly believe in collateral damage

Damn dude.

Consumer protection? In America?

Pull the other one!

No no, Zip-A-Tone is a brand of adhesive-backed screentone sheets for artists. You’re thinking of Acetone.

Bring back MXC, but without safety measures, make it pay per view and have all the money go to something positive for everyone. Healthcare for everyone or something.

Shades on for Harambe?

+Those who have backups, and those who will.

Fair enough, suppose it depends where in the world you are. Australia certainly has a different take on the word.