[plug] DFI Motherboards - Sound

[Kev]

Hi Alex

Alex Polglaze wrote:


> The first Holden to have the red engine was the 1963 EH which was a 179. 

Almost correct.  The EH was released first with the 149, and the 179 
became an option.

> The first X2 engine was in the 1965 HD and as you stated correctly, the 
> first 186 was in the HR.

Correct!  In fact the ONLY X2 release was in the HD, and it was a 179, 
NOT a 186.  The equivalent in the HR was the much over rated 186S.

> What has this got to do with Linux?

Absolutely nothing - but there has been a modicum of interest, hasn't 
there.  :-)

> Well if it was a collaborative OS project, the engine would have been 
> available long before the suspension could keep up. It would be like 
> having a vehicle with the suspension and brakes of a billy cart powered 
> by a rocket engine.
> 
> Come to think of it, that's what they used to say about the Valiant 
> Charger.

I see it captured your interest too.  ;-)

Cheers
Kev


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