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To: tiquer who wrote (36235)	10/7/2000 3:16:39 PM
From: JC Jaros	Respond to of 64865

How many IP servers does it take to change a lightbulb? <g> -JCJ

To: tiquer who wrote (36235)	10/7/2000 8:41:10 PM
From: Michael F. Donadio	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 64865

tiguer, you obviously are not someone who works replacing lights in offices and public buildings. While it wouldn't be bad even in the home, the real significance of the light bulb connection is in the public arena as in street lights, overhead lights in ampitheaters, stadiums, terminals, auditoriums, etc, where maintenance crews routinely have to scan for burnt lights, sometimes 30 or more feet high and where routine replacement of all bulbs is done because it is so difficult to determine when one will burn out. Believe me it can be a big problem. It also relates to inventory maintenance and production by the likes of GE who will have a direct handle on need and usage. Potholes next. Michael

To: tiquer who wrote (36235)	10/8/2000 6:07:10 AM
From: JDN	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

Dear tiguer: You know, light bulbs are such a silly thing. You never even think of them unless one goes out. But, I served on the Palm Beach County, Fl. "Minny Grace Commission" for a couple of years. Basically, our job was to review various departments looking for ways to cut costs and improve efficiency. It was there I learned of how SERIOUS light bulbs actually are. You would be amazed at the costs associated with keeping all the lightbulbs from office buildings to traffic lights LIT. I dont know why SCOTT would harp on the subject maybe a lightbulb went off in his head?? (gg). But, I can tell you if only someone knew WHEN a lightbulb was about to expire it would make a lot of jobs easier in county government. JDN