On 5 Feb 1999, Eric Smith wrote:
> Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> > In which case, _no_ converter, electronic or rotary, or any other hack,
> > will help you.
>
> Yes. As you'll recall, that was exactly my point.
>
> > You can't get power from nowhere :-)
>
> There seems to be some controversy amongst physicists about this.
You'll note that they're all getting their power from their local
electric companies. "Vacuum energy" is a fine concept that may
someday power interstellar spacecraft (but I'm not going to hold
my breath waiting for it), it doesn't work down here in the Well.
--
Ward Griffiths
"the timid die just like the daring; and if you don't take the plunge then
you'll just take the fall" Michael Longcor
Received on Thu Feb 04 1999 - 22:54:52 GMT