Re: : FYI: Slow, but rugged, Curiosity's computer was built for Mars

So based on the time frame and technology level I would claim Curiosity is Frankie's long lost cousin - you know the one that seems to always be off traveling to some exotic destination. Well he's really gone and topped us this time and I bet he voided his warranty!!

- DrFranken

On 8/11/2012 1:58 PM, Gary Thompson wrote:

Way off topic, but I like a little roving, especially
when it comes with interesting info and pictures.

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Subject: RE: : FYI: Slow, but rugged, Curiosity's computer was built for Mars

Is this topic appropriate for the Midrange List :-) ?

It is your playground :-)

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date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:55:21 -0600
from: "David Gibbs"<david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
subject: FYI: Slow, but rugged, Curiosity's computer was built for
Mars

Although not exactly the same, the Mars Rover is based on Power hardware.

Kind of related.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/aOa3txaYeMw/

Sent from my Motorola ATRIX? 4G on AT&T


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