[ale] quick, simple backup

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Guys, this "stink" is toxic fumes produced by melting polycarbonate.  You don't
want this stuff in your lungs, even enough to be able to smell it.

- Jeff
> 
> 
> Don't cook it too long as it will stink and I mean STINK but it is cool
> to watch.  Out of a conservative estimate of 100CDs (atleast 60 AOL) in
> the last couple years I havent' damaged any microwaves or myself
> (atleast not this way :> )
> 
> 
> Be careful though, there's always gonna be that one time...
> 
> Robert
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thus spake Geoffrey (esoteric at 3times25.net):
> 
> > Robert L. Harris wrote:
> > >
> > >Ah, this is when you get my prefered method of CD destruction.  Not
> > >quite as time consuming or costly as the Government method yet does
> > >guarantee destruction.
> > >
> > >Take the CD and a paper cup.  Go to the kitchenette area and put the cup
> > >in the microwave, put the CD on top of it.  Nuke for about 15 seconds
> > >depending on the power of the microwave.
> > >
> > >It makes great artwork that many will want to hold on to but also
> > >destroys the metal rapidly and without the ability to recover in such a
> > >random fasion it's not worth the trouble.
> > >
> > >It's also cool to watch with the lights off.
> > 
> > I've got to give this a spin.  My wife would never permit me to use the 
> > microwave in the kitchen, but I've got an old spare in the basement. 
> > The dark basement....
> > 
> > -- 
> > Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net
> > 
> > The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
> > Think about it...
> > 
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> :wq!
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> 
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