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More on Toronto's Linux-only Computer Store

Posted by michael on from the deluxe-wash-with-hot-penguin-wax dept.

bluethundr writes "The Register today is running a story about what we first thought (but thought incorrectly as it turns out) to be the world's first Linux-only computer store. Who knew that they were also running a Linux-powered car wash in the back? Heh."

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  1. Dare it be possible... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I had several seizures during the slashdot blackout.... I actually went outside....there was all of this green stuff on the ground, first I thought they were sprites, but they were to photorealistic....It was scary......I am NEVER going back to that tepid land again!

    1. Re:Dare it be possible... by djcapelis · · Score: 4, Funny

      Reminds me of the time I looked at the moon and was surprised at how unpixelated the edges were.

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      I touch computers in naughty places
  2. Free carwash? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't they have to give everyone free car washes under the terms of GPL?

    1. Re:Free carwash? by psyco484 · · Score: 4, Funny

      No, I think they only need to hand a sponge and a bucket of soapy water to anyone who asks for it.

  3. perfect, just what I needed by agwis · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't believe how many times I've been getting my car washed and thought "boy, I sure wish I could buy a computer while I wait"!

    If this business model becomes successful, I'm going to start my own. Look for a 'Pats Donuts and Computer Repair Shop' coming soon :P

    -Pat

  4. Linux "powered"? by Blaede · · Score: 4, Funny

    You mean these people have somehow found a way of not having to use electricity to operate electrical-mechanical devices? Is there some hidden potential energy in a disk of Red Hat? Should AnandTech be doing a review to see which distro has the best energy loss ratio?

  5. Re:Some thoughts..... by spacefrog · · Score: 4, Funny

    I threw my younger sister into SuSE and Yast and she had a decent handle on things (Mind you, she's no geek but quite trendy, so a shock indeed :)

    Sooooooooo......Being slashdot....Tell us more about this Linux-using sister of yours??!?

  6. A job half done by Coupons · · Score: 5, Funny

    "...also running a Linux-powered car wash..."

    Fine, but they don't do windows.

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    If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research, would it? ~ Albert Einstein
  7. Carwash caveats by gad_zuki! · · Score: 5, Funny

    The upside is that its free, but takes 18 hours of tweaking to actually clean your specific model the first time. If you have an import or a rare car, it might not clean it at all.

    There's a slim chance your car wont start after the wash, leaving all your gauges at 16, 16, 16, 16, 16...

    Your "Save the Whales" bumper sticker might be replaced with a "Save the Pengiuns" sticker or a photo of a fat guy in front of a computer will be appended to your original bumper sticker.

    Pasty employees will snort at your aftermarket body effects and graphics, unless they are glowing then they will tell you how 'l33T they are.

    Conversely, the very same pasty employees will give you the weakest high-five you have ever experienced if you have made any modifications to your onboard computer or stereo system.

    After the wash your car will not be able to share a lane with any car registered in Washington state.

    Your mileage will increase but for some inexplicable reason you'll have to learn how to drive stick as your automatic will cease to exist.