tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477131299817733843.post722622031012025104..comments2023-05-26T10:44:37.150-04:00Comments on The Bi-Coloured-Python-Rock-Snake: Useless Gadgets?Bi-Coloured-Python-Rock-Snakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486453438350039642noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477131299817733843.post-30347349205705773762008-11-04T04:59:00.000-05:002008-11-04T04:59:00.000-05:00I don't have a real use for an optical drive anymo...I don't have a real use for an optical drive anymore, except for installing an OS. Software + CD image files is all I'll really need for all but a few purposes. Even if I buy a DVD/CD I just rip it to my hard drive as soon as possible anyway. If there's copy protection on the disc, then I'll either circumvent it or just download a bootleg.<BR/><BR/>There are electronic fax options out there - most cost money, but if you're going to the UPS store it's probably time to do a cost/benefit analysis to see if you'd rather fax over IP.<BR/><BR/>I'm never going to have a landline again, though. I can see SOME utility in having a landline, but it's just a comparison of marginal utility versus marginal cost - I'd rather not spend the $15/month.Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17023519482024334644noreply@blogger.com