If you could have anything or everything for free what would you get? - Page 1
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author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 01:10:30 pm
content: No rules, it's free just sitting there for the taking.You don't have to feel guilty, you won't get in trouble (it's not being stolen), there will not be consequences for taking it.Well I did say no rules so if you want to get into trouble or feel guilty etc you can.I'll start off (I only have a few sorry). I'm looking for a new house, free so I'll guess I'll take it (hope nobody was living there).I need some more space and air conditioning this house is about as easy as getting the Australian government to care about global warming (near impossible).I'll take a free project car that I'll do up. I guess I'll take the parts and consumables free as well as a larger workshop.What are you going to take?

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 01:17:25 pm
content: Well, if we're speculating on the impossible a ticket with the winning numbers for next Tuesday's "EuroMillions" lottery would be handy. Or if you want something more tangible how about The Card Players, by Paul Cézanne - that's worth even more than the lottery ticket.

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 02:05:06 pm
content: I would exchange the time I expend at work for free (family, hobby, ...) time.

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 02:07:29 pm
content: could I take over the world?

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 02:18:14 pm
content: Quote from: Fsck on January 04, 2014, 02:07:29 pmYeah what are you going to do with it?

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 02:18:59 pm
content: Majority shares of Berkshire Hathaway, and yes, Warren Buffett probably will be my employee.

author: dfmischler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 03:09:57 pm
content: You can only eat one meal at a time, live in one building at a time, have sex so many times per day, etc. The question really comes down to, "If you could do whatever you wanted without having to worry about making a living, what would you do?"

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 03:25:16 pm
content: Quote from: Shock on January 04, 2014, 02:18:14 pmcause chaos

author: strangelovemd12
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 04:05:19 pm
content: You can't have everything. Where would you put it?-Steven Wright

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 04:09:56 pm
content: Quote from: strangelovemd12 on January 04, 2014, 04:05:19 pmDamn!Iwas waiting for a chance to quote that one!

author: peter.mitchell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 04:25:44 pm
content: Probably just happiness, good fortune and health for those dear to me.

author: Icarus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 04:37:41 pm
content: I'll focus every last resource of earth to achieve space travell. "To boldly go where no man has gone before"

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 04:43:26 pm
content: Armageddon.

author: Spikee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 04:48:15 pm
content: Have enough money in the bank that you can get an awesome lab with a CNC router , Pick n Place machine , Lathe a few Agilent bench multimeters / scopes / bench supplies.And do cool electronics / technical projects and post about them on Youtube / forums.Give away the stuff you make for free to the viewers and be happy.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 05:00:27 pm
content: World peace.

author: dfmischler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 05:02:48 pm
content: Quote from: Hydrawerk on January 04, 2014, 05:00:27 pmWhirled peas?

author: ablacon64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 05:13:59 pm
content: A 4 channel 200 MHz oscilloscope.

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 06:09:14 pm
content: I would like a Powerball ticket with the winning numbers on it. World domination sounds pretty good as well.

author: con-f-use
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 06:13:32 pm
content: Quote from: dfmischler on January 04, 2014, 05:02:48 pmWörld Piss?

author: deth502
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 08:19:30 pm
content: id be happy with cash.i already have a lot of stuff, yeah, there is a thing or 2 id like to have, but cash can be used to procure that.id really just prefer to have the cash so that i could "keep my life going" ie. pay water bills, pay taxes, pay electric bills, put food on the table, ect..ect...ect.. then i could spend my time using the stuff that i already have.

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 08:35:09 pm
content: Quote from: strangelovemd12 on January 04, 2014, 04:05:19 pmEverywhere.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 08:58:50 pm
content: Quote from: Shock on January 04, 2014, 01:10:30 pmThe entire known Universe.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 09:40:04 pm
content: Quote from: xrunner on January 04, 2014, 08:58:50 pmAnd do what with it?I'd take whatever is necessary (wouldn't really be that much) and build professional/feature rich OSS/OSHW test equipment. Since there areno rulesI'd sell these at cost (they'd be cheap for high end stuff), host the OSS on Github, take community feedback seriously and quickly, new revisions every 2-3 years.You'd end up with Agilent quality or better, faster better software, all the features, incorporate your own features, for 1/4 of the price.Hire Dave as my beta tester and TV personality.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 10:51:38 pm
content: Quote from: dr.diesel on January 04, 2014, 09:40:04 pmExplore it.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 10:56:14 pm
content: Quote from: xrunner on January 04, 2014, 10:51:38 pmIf you're also acquiring an Enterprise space ship as well, I want to go with you!

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:01:33 pm
content: Quote from: dr.diesel on January 04, 2014, 10:56:14 pmSure.Although I can't prove it at the moment, I very strongly suspect life forms far more advanced than our own are existing in the universe. So since they would belong to me (if I was given the entire Universe), I'd be able to explore it using their technology.

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:06:20 pm
content: A Fully loaded T.A.R.D.I.S (with an instruction manual)

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:23:00 pm
content: Quote from: dr.diesel on January 04, 2014, 10:56:14 pmMaybe something faster... the Enterprise only goes Warp 9-something.but of course, you will be assimilated.

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:26:02 pm
content: Realistically, i'd like more time to spend with friends. I'd also like my savings pot that's earmarked for the Lambo topping up.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:40:23 pm
content: An aircraft carrier will do me.

author: Rerouter
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:42:10 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 04, 2014, 11:40:23 pmwith an infinite source of fuel i presume?

author: ixfd64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:43:13 pm
content: A couple of trillion U.S. dollars.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 04, 2014, 11:44:11 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 04, 2014, 11:40:23 pmFor the international dumpster diving?

author: Hypernova
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 12:39:53 am
content: Quote from: ablacon64 on January 04, 2014, 05:13:59 pmWhy settle for 4, when you can have 8:http://tmi.yokogawa.com/products/oscilloscopes/digital-and-mixed-signal-oscilloscopes/dlm4000-mso-series/

author: lemmegraphdat
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 01:11:29 am
content: Multi spectrum cure all. FTL drive. Several earth type systems within a few light years. I'd give it all away.

author: Alphatronique
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 02:11:37 am
content: For me buy a MyData MY15e for replace my 2 older TP9-UFPThat MYe serie was Greatest machine that mydata made ,have nice linear motorand build like a tank ... it newer machine was as good (my own opinion)but one of that bady cost over 100k$ and weight ~2 tonsince fee will of course take lot agilis feeder that load in 10 sec but cost 12K$ and more each ...

author: ablacon64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 02:23:13 am
content: Quote from: Hypernova on January 05, 2014, 12:39:53 amI would be afraid of that beast... Or, at best, wouldn't know how to use it.

author: romantronixlab
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 02:32:51 am
content: To be more realistic I would grab a Tektronix DPO70000, a multiple waveform signal generator, BGA Rework and Repair Station with Split Optic Positioning System from weller, De-soldering Station kit from hakko. And other goodies for my new lab.

author: peter.mitchell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 04:09:37 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on January 04, 2014, 11:40:23 pmOnly if you do a teardown :p

author: echen1024
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 04:31:43 am
content: Hmmm. A nice Agilent 7104, brand spanking new Agilent 16900 LA, and a 13 GHz PFANG will make me happy. A big shiny JBC station and a spectrum analyzer would be nice as well. Don't forget about the 3458 8 digit DMM. Always gotta have that.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 05:02:22 am
content: A submarine. I thought it would be fun to sink Dave's aircraft carrier.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 05:09:58 am
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on January 05, 2014, 05:02:22 amDaves carrier probably comes with a full complement of mine layers. He likes to get gear all optioned out.

author: smashedProton
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 05:41:15 am
content: I don't know about you guys but I would want an f-16 loaded up 24/7 with toys, with a full ground grew and everything...

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 05:51:23 am
content: If i could magically have anything I'd get all the live landmines buried everywhere.(Preferably teleported to a designated location and not into my house).

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 06:12:53 am
content: Quote from: smashedProton on January 05, 2014, 05:41:15 amF-16? Nah, I'm thinking the F-22, SR-71, Space Shuttle....But I'd probably settle for the Millennium Falcon.

author: peter.mitchell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 06:55:05 am
content: Quote from: TheBorg on January 05, 2014, 06:12:53 amF-35B lightning II, take off in a parking lot...

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 05, 2014, 07:09:55 am
content: I wouldn't mind that hard drive that's buried in a welsh landfill somewhere with US$9 million worth of bitcoins on it.

author: brabus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 04:24:24 pm
content: I'd give my soul to the devil to have back my CASIO FX-6300G.All my luck was in that calculator, I had it since 1993.Since I lost it, everything started to go wrong.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 06:04:35 pm
content: (Tungsten-free of course.)

author: opablo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 06:39:27 pm
content: Quote from: peter.mitchell on January 05, 2014, 06:55:05 amDoes people complaint about this kind of stuff in the US ?QuoteQuoteQuoteI don't understand... I hear american complaint about taxes all the time but then I never hear americans complaint about the costs of their war toys...

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2014, 06:40:56 pm
content: Quote from: Co6aka on January 09, 2014, 06:04:35 pmHow could you tell short of taking each bar, doing an ultrasonic evaluation and melting down all those with any defects.

author: Co6aka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 10, 2014, 01:00:58 am
content: Quote from: SeanB on January 09, 2014, 06:40:56 pmExactly.(Drill-n-fill...)Quote from: opablo on January 09, 2014, 06:39:27 pmThat's because by the time the bills for the current generation of toys come due most of the current generation of Americans will be dead and their kids and grand-kids will be paying them.(Unless of course the rest of the world keeps buying all the new toilet-paper the Fed is and will have to "print" to pay the interest on all that debt.Our greatest exports: "Democracy," munitions, toxic financial products, and toilet-paper... And gold-plated tungsten bars!)