PeteMorris   10 #13 Posted September 6, 2012 Reading the OP link I thought this quote was amazing:  Each only has 68 kilobytes of computer memory. To put that in perspective, the smallest iPod — an 8-gigabyte iPod Nano — is 100,000 times more powerful. Each also has an eight-track tape recorder. Today's spacecraft use digital memory.  It used to be amazing what they could actually do with such miniscule memory.....Ah, I remember the good ol' 48k Spectrum and the Commodore 64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lexikia   10 #14 Posted September 6, 2012 Having watched a programme a few weeks ago about Rolls Royce in Derby, it still proves we build the best.  A joy to watch. The chinese aquired one of their trent engines to copy but as explained they don't have the trained staff or knowledge to do this.  Not much makes me proud to be British but this programme did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kerrangaroo   10 #15 Posted September 6, 2012 Having watched a programme a few weeks ago about Rolls Royce in Derby, it still proves we build the best. A joy to watch. The chinese aquired one of their trent engines to copy but as explained they don't have the trained staff or knowledge to do this.  Not much makes me proud to be British but this programme did.  Aren't they a subsidiary of BMW?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
johncocker   10 #16 Posted September 6, 2012 Aren't they a subsidiary of BMW??  no, its a swiss company owns them now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kerrangaroo   10 #17 Posted September 6, 2012 no, its a swiss company owns them now  bloody hell they've had some owners, which one now Nestle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lexikia   10 #18 Posted September 6, 2012 no, its a swiss company owns them now  I was reffering to the workmanship etc. Don't give a foo# who owns it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kerrangaroo   10 #19 Posted September 6, 2012 I was reffering to the workmanship etc. Don't give a foo# who owns it  Well there's no doubting it's status in the world that's for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
johncocker   10 #20 Posted September 6, 2012 bloody hell they've had some owners, which one now Nestle?  yes they're going to make "swiss rolls" now:hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kerrangaroo   10 #21 Posted September 6, 2012 yes they're going to make "swiss rolls" now:hihi:  Shoulda' seen that coming (smacks forehead) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
johncocker   10 #22 Posted September 6, 2012 Shoulda' seen that coming (smacks forehead)   how do you think I feel ,a pot bellied paddy got me with that down the pub:mad: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
