[plug] Why pump ?

[Harry McNally]

On Thu, 20 Jun 2002 00:15:03 +0800 Bernard Blackham <bernard at blackham.com.au>
wrote:

> QUIBBLE
>        A pump, like a boot[p], is  something  you  wear  on  your
>        foot.  Some of us like the name (I know, hard to believe)!
> 
> :)

Hahahaha .. ok steppin' out in your pumps then. So you're suggesting networks
just need a good boot into life ?

Why am I suddenly reminded of H2G2 .. computers designed to fall apart
gratifyingly when kicked ?

Thanks for the tips, Bernard. I did indeed 'man [the] pump' but twas to no
avail. I felt myself sinking fast :-)

Groan. To bed.

cu
Harry