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Vote for Oscar {new server name}
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hiamps Send message Joined: 23 May 99 Posts: 4292 Credit: 72,971,319 RAC: 0 |
Hey all, Mark did an awesome job with the fundraiser for the new server...Now lets all show Mark our support by asking Eric to name the new server Oscar in honor of Marks Kitty.... 1 vote here.... Official Abuser of Boinc Buttons... And no good credit hound! |
Blurf Send message Joined: 2 Sep 06 Posts: 8962 Credit: 12,678,685 RAC: 0 |
A few years back, SetiUSA (my former team) raised a significant amount of $ (over $6k I believe) and they were not allowed to request the naming of a server. Before we go through all this voting--can we have some confirmation (by posting in this thread) from Eric himself as to whether this will or will not be allowed. |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30637 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
A few years back, SetiUSA (my former team) raised a significant amount of $ (over $6k I believe) and they were not allowed to request the naming of a server. I believe the point is to create a fiat before there can be objection. |
nemesis Send message Joined: 12 Oct 99 Posts: 1408 Credit: 35,074,350 RAC: 0 |
a fiat? those cars suck! they are the most suckiest cars on the planet. they not only suck...they bought Chrysler... so now they'll really suck!! suck suck suckity suck even! |
Gary Charpentier Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 30637 Credit: 53,134,872 RAC: 32 |
To vote we need something to vote on: Mark's choice Matt's choice Jeff's choice Eric's choice Angela's choice Janice's choice |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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nemesis Send message Joined: 12 Oct 99 Posts: 1408 Credit: 35,074,350 RAC: 0 |
i'm betting Jack Nicholson will be on the front row.... |
SciManStev Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6652 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0 |
Oscar works for me! Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
I personally believe we can request anything. And they can say no. I have no problem with Oscar. Lab might feel differently. Janice |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65736 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Same here, Oscar works for Me too, Although If Eric could please chime in on this, It would be appreciated. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Blurf Send message Joined: 2 Sep 06 Posts: 8962 Credit: 12,678,685 RAC: 0 |
Clairification: I have no issue with it being called Oscar-I agree with it. Just wonder if it's worth it if we know Eric isn't even going to acceed to our wishes. |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
Clairification: I have no issue with it being called Oscar-I agree with it. Just wonder if it's worth it if we know Eric isn't even going to acceed to our wishes. The important thing is they get the hardware they need. This is just fun and games. Janice |
Julie Send message Joined: 28 Oct 09 Posts: 34053 Credit: 18,883,157 RAC: 18 |
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Allie in Vancouver Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 |
Oscar works for me. And forget Eric making the decisions, we all know who wears the pants in that family. What do ya think, Angela? Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
Eric Korpela Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 1382 Credit: 54,506,847 RAC: 60 |
Hi Blurf, I don't recall the prior request and what the name was, so you might have to remind me. I do know that we did name one server based upon donor request (bruno was a request, I believe, and perhaps ptolemy was as well). I think we had also named a NAS box on the request of the donor, but that name was only visible internally. I don't see any reason that we would deny this request, but I haven't discussed it with Matt and Jeff (who is out sick today). But after Oscar, will we be naming future machines after Six-million Dollar Man characters or Sesame Street characters? Eric @SETIEric@qoto.org (Mastodon) |
nemesis Send message Joined: 12 Oct 99 Posts: 1408 Credit: 35,074,350 RAC: 0 |
or Frank Drake....maybe...since he more or less started this... |
perryjay Send message Joined: 20 Aug 02 Posts: 3377 Credit: 20,676,751 RAC: 0 |
Guess it can't hurt to voice our opinions. I think Oscar would make a fine name. PROUD MEMBER OF Team Starfire World BOINC |
perryjay Send message Joined: 20 Aug 02 Posts: 3377 Credit: 20,676,751 RAC: 0 |
Oscar fits right in then. Not only Mark's deceased cat but also the name of a Sesame Street character and I think it might have been The six-million Dollar Man's boss. It's been too long since I've seen that show, I can't really remember for sure. Oscar Goldman, the Director of the OSI (played by Richard Anderson). Hey, I was right for a change!! :-) PROUD MEMBER OF Team Starfire World BOINC |
Allie in Vancouver Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 3949 Credit: 1,604,668 RAC: 0 |
And there is always Oscar Mayer. Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas. Albert Einstein |
Blurf Send message Joined: 2 Sep 06 Posts: 8962 Credit: 12,678,685 RAC: 0 |
Hi Blurf, Eric-thanks for chiming in. I don't remember the specifics and I no longer have access to the Setiusa boards to reread the discussion. I really personally didn't have a concern but I know the Team Owner emailed you and you flat-out said no. That much I remember. |
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