On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, Hans Franke wrote:
> > Intrinsically, the Zuse 1 MUST BE the standard!
> > (Zuse 1 == 1 Zuse)
>
> Naaaa - this would be again a by definition standard. The basic
> idea of the SI system is to take everything aut of natur, so we
> may end up with somewhat odd numbers for derivated units, but
> straight calculations for conversion, and no arbitrarily factors.
The Zuse 1 IS out of nature.
> > Therefore, either we need additional constant coefficients, or we are
> > leaving out one more parameter in the calculation. (rarity? inability to
> > run MICROS~1 software? weight? unknown to the general population?
>
> Naa - to specific - it has to be stuff presemnt for each computer.
Don't you have a VCF to be planning? :)
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