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HP Computer Stranded in Space
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bbc.co.uk
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benj111
on Feb 27, 2019
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benj111
on Feb 27, 2019
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"The three original computers on board the ISS had cost $8bn each"
I hope this is incorrect.
cmurf
on Feb 27, 2019
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Now archaic British billion means American million.
benj111
on Feb 27, 2019
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British billion used to be a million million (a trillion) is that what you're thinking?
cmurf
on March 2, 2019
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Oh nice, I had it in reverse.
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I hope this is incorrect.