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From: MIKE ROSS 
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 04 22:02:10 +0200
Subject: Re: Pythagorean triples
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"DAVID WILLIAMS" bravely wrote to "MILES MAXTED" (10 Aug 04  20:53:30)
 --- on the heady topic of "Re: Pythagorean triples"

 DW> Good computers are useful. But they are no substitute for clear
 DW> thought.

Computers are more like a lever for the mind rather than an intelligence
increasing aid. You aren't smarter just able to take on larger tasks
faster. It is the same principle as for the simple calculator. If you
can't imagine what you want them to do then they are just an inert piece
of plastic.

 M*i*k*e

... I'm working out the Mandelbrot set in my head