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<P><FONT SIZE=2> There are quite strict laws with that, you would have to be very careful to stay within the law (doubly so if you're doing it in computerbanks name)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>-----Original Message-----</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>From: Greg White</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>To: computerbank@lists.linux.org.au</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Sent: 2/14/2002 9:55 AM</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Subject: [Computerbank] Thoughts on very old machines.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I have been thinking, about possible uses for old machines that are not</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>normally worth placing with your clients.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>You know, I could write gambling type software (sounds weird doesn't</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>it),</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>with good graphics. But without any coin slots.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Imagine a settup for elderley citizen groups, retirement villages, and</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>institutes such as hospitals etc. A fantastic little casino, but</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>without</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>money. People could win a cup of tea and scones or something if they</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>had</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>enough point up. And group games like lotto, bingo etc. All set up on</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>old</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>network gear. And this would also have the ability to take the wind</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>out of</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>the sails of the outrageous gambling problem in our society. Cos you</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>know,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>it is not just the money that bites people, it is this win/lose bug.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>People</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>get just as serious playing for matches as they do for money. And the</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>entertainment value is just as great, when no money is involved. So I</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>am</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>really talking about free entertainment rather than gambling. :-)</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Just random thoughts,</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>greg</FONT>
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