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Boy, they have crappy computers in the future


Not only was the computer unable to process new information (when Logan told it that "sanctuary" didn't exist), it then proceeded to blow itself up, starting a chain reaction which destroyed the entire city. Not exactly a user-friendly design!

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Worst computer ever ha ha. Didn't say modern "that does not compute" either I noticed.

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Same thing in many films and TV programmes at the time, e.g. Star Trek,

"Computer, if I said everything I said was a lie, could you believe me?"

"You said you lie, but that means you told the truth, but you lied, so...." KABOOM CRACKLE FRITZ SIZZLE...

Likewise, all machines run on 500,000V, so if you shoot them, they explode in a welter of high-tension sparks and smoke.

The restitution of life is no great feat. A variety of deaths may well enter into your punishment

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Yeah but when it mattered it delivered Jenny Agutter to his bedroom. And without overheating.

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No, she was the one who was smoking!

The restitution of life is no great feat. A variety of deaths may well enter into your punishment

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That makes it one helluva useful machine!

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Only thing better was if Jenny beamed into his bedroom holding a pizza.

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And a six-pack.

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Boy, they have crappy computers in the future


They run Windows. Some things never change.

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however the computer's voice was very beautiful

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It must have been running Windows 8.

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I’m pretty sure Logan shot the computer with his blaster as he exited.

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