Profile: Walter Blaney

Personal background
I was born in Vermont and have bounced around the USA every since. I'm currently living in Boston. After a couple of strokes, etc., I decided that drinking, smoking, clubbing, and a host of other things were no longer on my to-do list. But by chance, I fell into pursuing vintage (tube) audio and electronics. You would be flat out astonished at what a 40 year old Stereo system can put out for sound!!! I also work...more or less..at a big bank processing center. I love living in the middle of this city...right next to the New England conservatory..and almost across the street from symphony hall. As you may have guessed, I like classical music. I also like the hubbub and excitement of in-town living. And of course, I like Sci-fi and hope that we find ET before I bite the big one...:)
Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home
Yes, I think other life exists..in a universe that is so virtually infinite, what are the chances of it not? I suspect that given the monstrous distances involved, that there's very little likelyhood that ET would come to call. But sooner or later we'll find them or they will find us as we venture out into the stars ourselves. I have no doubt that we will do that..even if a way to exceed the speed of light is never found..Unless we kill ourselves first, we'll go! Something in our makeup demands that...even if means crossing the galaxy in intergenerational ships.
As for suggestions, why not approach Mr Gates and see if microsoft would automatically include the Seti program in their operating sytems? Or One of the computer manufacturers could include the Seti software with each unit sold. It's all about exposure in the end.
Anyway, I'm pleased as hell for the opportunity to be one small part of the great adventure...:)!
Walt
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