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    So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"

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    Image of tande04 tande04
    11/02/09

    In reply to So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"
    So like the valves turn off the internet? Are the flaps so that they can bleed off excess internet? #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of m.dean m.dean
    11/02/09

    In reply to So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"
    Where's the "Clippy" wing? #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of ArmTheHarmless ArmTheHarmless
    11/02/09

    In reply to So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"
    I work in a more conventional Data Center that is a fraction of the size of this one and I can't stress how truly massive 700,000 sq ft is. To put it in perspective my center is currently 19,000 sq ft (it's brand new so we only have 1 of 4 phases built out) and we need 2 emergency power generators, a ton of batteries for back up, and over a 1000 tons of cooling. Microsoft's Data Center is about 37 times as big, the infrastructure alone much have cost a small fortune. However their center is Modular (using shipping containers) which I think is a very cool idea, but probably requires less emergency power infrastructure then a conventional center.

    PS - In case anyone was wondering Picture 3 is their Main-Tie-Main which basically reroutes power from the A side feed to the B side feed in case of a power outage. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of Jrsy Devil's Advocate® Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
    11/02/09

    In reply to So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"

    Where are those two lazy ass plumbers? Never around when you need them. Must be off on one of their breaks.... #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of Gordonium Gordonium
    11/02/09

    @Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: I don't want to know what Luigi's sniffin' on that finger, and why Mario's taking issue with it. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Jrsy Devil's Advocate® promoted this comment Gordonium was starred Gordonium was unstarred
    Image of The Lab The Lab
    11/02/09

    @Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: We sent a plumber to work on that big green pipe on the left. I heard a sound like "DO Do do do" and he got sucked right in. Never should have installed those warp level servers. #microsoftdatacenter
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    11/02/09

    @Gordonium: I think it smells like Peach...
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    Edited by Jrsy Devil's Advocate® at 11/02/09 6:12 PM Jrsy Devil's Advocate® was starred Jrsy Devil's Advocate® was unstarred
    Image of Gordonium Gordonium
    11/02/09

    @Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Well, that certainly explains Mario's face. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of Spacehog85 Spacehog85
    11/02/09

    @Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Plumbers wouldn't work on Chillers and Cooling, a HVAC mechanic would. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of Jrsy Devil's Advocate® Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
    11/02/09

    @Spacehog85: Well thanks for trying to rain on the parade. Plumbers would in fact work on the piping for that system. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of Spacehog85 Spacehog85
    11/02/09

    @Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Fine. they *may* install and repair the piping for that system. Not many plumbers work on chillers though. I work for a pretty big hvac company, so cut me a little slack. (chiller on the right looks like a york or carrier centrifugal chiller) #microsoftdatacenter
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    11/02/09

    @Spacehog85: I'm familiar with chillers. My dad did plumbing before getting into HVAC work.

    Cut you some slack!!?! You're the one breakin' my balls pal.
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    Image of Skunky Skunky
    11/02/09


    @The Lab: Well IBM gave us such a good price though. #microsoftdatacenter
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    11/02/09

    In reply to So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"
    See those little red wheels? Yeah, you turn those and someone gets a "Connection reset by peer" error. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of nexusheli nexusheli
    11/02/09

    @Skunky: Ha! I lol'd #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of tande04 tande04
    11/02/09

    @Skunky: Damn should of looked further before posting. I made the same joke, you did it better. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of psychonaut2021:That's Mr Psychonaut to you! psychonaut2021:That's Mr Psychonaut to you!
    11/02/09

    In reply to So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"
    Pffft, I've seen more pipes where I work at. I like to smack them with a pipe once in a while and make some music. #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of Mykie Gunderson Mykie Gunderson
    11/02/09


    @psychonaut2021: Secrets of the Pineal Gland:
    Which one are you? #microsoftdatacenter
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    psychonaut2021:Secrets of the Pineal Gland promoted this comment Mykie Gunderson was starred Mykie Gunderson was unstarred
    Image of psychonaut2021:That's Mr Psychonaut to you! psychonaut2021:That's Mr Psychonaut to you!
    11/02/09

    @Mykie Gunderson: Hah! I say hah! But yeah, the one with the eyes wide open :( #microsoftdatacenter
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    Image of njso18 njso18
    07/31/09

    In reply to Skip Today's Paper and Solve This Building's Crossword Puzzle Instead
    Oh no! After all the trouble the Rorschach test people have been going through over the ten leaked images that made their way to Wikipedia, one of their new "digital" blot tests has already escaped the labs! Such tragedy!
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    Image of MerisEnceladus MerisEnceladus
    07/30/09

    In reply to Skip Today's Paper and Solve This Building's Crossword Puzzle Instead
    The clues are scattered throughout the town as a sort of tourist thing. You go around town, see the sights, and get the clues for the crossword.
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    Rosa Golijan promoted this comment MerisEnceladus was starred MerisEnceladus was unstarred
    Image of mech14 mech14
    07/30/09

    In reply to Skip Today's Paper and Solve This Building's Crossword Puzzle Instead
    umm, the city name is LVIV, not the russified LvOv. get your names straight
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    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    07/30/09

    @mech14: Oy. I was out in La La Land for a moment or something. Corrected.
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    Image of Hackintosh Hackintosh
    07/30/09

    In reply to Skip Today's Paper and Solve This Building's Crossword Puzzle Instead
    I'll be impressed when its an oversized Sudoku puzzle. Crosswords aren't really challenging once you try Sudoku In pen.
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    Rosa Golijan promoted this comment Hackintosh was starred Hackintosh was unstarred
    Image of Rosa Golijan Rosa Golijan
    07/30/09

    @Hackintosh: Or Kakuro puzzles for that matter...
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    Image of North Star North Star
    07/30/09

    @Hackintosh: For me, it's easier to do Sudoku in pen than to do crosswords. I screw up way too many times with synonyms or names I misremember. I'm more certain of my answers in Sudoku than in crosswords.
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    Hi, I'm God promoted this comment North Star was starred North Star was unstarred
    Image of Hi, I'm God Hi, I'm God
    07/30/09

    @North Star: Same here. I don't put the Sudoku number in until I am positive it is correct.
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    Image of Hi, I'm God Hi, I'm God
    07/30/09

    In reply to Skip Today's Paper and Solve This Building's Crossword Puzzle Instead
    That building to the left is looking a little tipsy. Pounding back some vodka, no doubt.
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    Image of Jack Wants a GT-R Jack Wants a GT-R
    07/30/09

    @Hi, I'm God: I would think a giant wordsearch would be more fun. Especially trying to find the word "ass" that is in there on accident.
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    Image of Hi, I'm God Hi, I'm God
    07/30/09

    @Jack Wants a GT-R: I love immature giggles from crosswords.

    "hehehe look! lookeyy! hehe it says ass. See? See? I think its supposed to be class... but its just ass! geddit? geddit?"
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    Image of sfokevin sfokevin
    07/25/09

    In reply to British Man Climbs Up Side of Building Using DIY Vacuum Gloves

    Holy Vacuum Batman!!!!!
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    Image of Bigbadbikernerd Bigbadbikernerd
    07/25/09

    @sfokevin: Wow! That is disturbing!
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    Image of Nick Nick
    07/25/09

    In reply to British Man Climbs Up Side of Building Using DIY Vacuum Gloves
    the army took note until some private reminded them that vacuums are noisy and you can't use this to sneak up on anyone.
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    Image of soulfinger soulfinger
    07/25/09

    In reply to British Man Climbs Up Side of Building Using DIY Vacuum Gloves
    Shenanigans.
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    NeedsSharkRepellent_GitEmSteveDave promoted this comment soulfinger was starred soulfinger was unstarred
    Image of GitEmSteveDave_ForgotNametag GitEmSteveDave_ForgotNametag
    07/25/09

    @soulfinger: We have a call of Shenanigans! Everyone please assemble back here in five minutes with your brooms to hear my verdict! BTW soulfinger, the UK's slander laws are different than the US, and you could very well get sued for your comment. In the UK, you will have to prove your comment is correct, or you will lose. Bear in mind my ruling has no effect and is not admissible in the UK Parliament of Justice.
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    07/25/09


    @NeedsSharkRepellent_GitEmSteve...:
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    Image of Nick Nick
    07/25/09

    @NeedsSharkRepellent_GitEmSteve...: he best go find himself a solicitor.
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    Image of soulfinger soulfinger
    07/25/09

    @NeedsSharkRepellent_GitEmSteve...:

    I guess it's a good thing I don't live in the UK then.
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    07/25/09

    @NeedsSharkRepellent_GitEmSteve...:
    New Gizmodo = animated gifs don't work?
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    Nick: DeusExMach needs a star promoted this comment Scotland was starred Scotland was unstarred
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    07/25/09

    @Scotland: sure they do. just click on 'em.
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    Image of Scotland Scotland
    07/25/09

    @Nick: Scotland needs a star: Thank you.
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    Image of jrghoull jrghoull
    07/25/09

    @NeedsSharkRepellent_GitEmSteve...:

    god damnit thank you for that...i need to see super troopers again.
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    switchblade saints promoted this comment jrghoull was starred jrghoull was unstarred
    Image of GitEmSteveDave_ForgotNametag GitEmSteveDave_ForgotNametag
    07/25/09

    @soulfinger: If this site can be read there, they can sue you. Again, they're system is not ours.
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    Image of zenpoet zenpoet
    07/27/09

    @JohnnyUtah_GitEmSteveDave: good luck trying to serve him in the forum!
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    Image of psychiccheese: You're awesome ( psychiccheese: You're awesome (
    07/25/09

    In reply to British Man Climbs Up Side of Building Using DIY Vacuum Gloves
    seriously? the volume control on the BBC media player goes to 11...
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    Bigbadbikernerd promoted this comment psychiccheese: You're awesome ( was starred psychiccheese: You're awesome ( was unstarred
    Image of Bigbadbikernerd Bigbadbikernerd
    07/25/09

    @psychiccheese: That's because the BBC is EXTREME!
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    Image of G-Ram G-Ram
    07/26/09

    @psychiccheese:Oh and look, they don't mind if we watch their stuff. What nice brits... too bad we don't extend them the same courtesy.
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