Sunday, May 31, 2009

Is Playing A DVD Harder Than Rocket Science?

(From The Associated Press)

After successfully repairing THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE, astronauts aboard the shuttle ATLANTIS found themselves with a free day due to thunderstorms which delayed their return.

They attempted to pass the time by watching movies, only to find that their laptops did not have the proper software, and Houston was unable to help.

No word, alas, on what software was involved, though we can assume that software/codec updates are a tad difficult when you're orbiting the planet at 17,200 mph.

Is Playing A DVD Harder Than Rocket Science?

[Think that astronauts use the phrase "Well, it's not like we're making a video?"]

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