eSuds
AndyAMPohl writes "An article from Yahoo! News mentions IBM plugging washers and dryers into the internet. This has several advantages: coins aren't needed since credit cards are accepted, the machines can be monitored through the web for maintenance purposes and to see if there are any machines available, and users can even control things like add soap!" The eSuds homepage has informations, FAQs, etc.
Imagine a beowolf cluster of...
*ducks and runs*
IBM out-spin Microsoft!
And we'll all finally be able to wash those hot grits out of our pants.
Hokey statistics and ancient misconceptions are no match for a good thought in your head, kid!