Re: [gentoo-dev] So...

[Doug Goldstein <cardoe@gentoo.org>]

Richard Freeman wrote:
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> Dale wrote:
>>> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:06:37 -0400
>>> Doug Goldstein <cardoe@gentoo.org> wrote:
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>>>   
>>>> So it's 97 degrees outside.. it's pretty hot... Since everyone loves
>>>> to debate non-technical things on this list.. Let's debate Fahrenheit
>>>> vs Celcius...
>>>>
>>>   
>> Well, let's throw in the effect of humidity too. 
>>
> 
> Well, as one of the nicer off-topic threads on this list, might I
> mention that I always wanted to patent a thermostat that regulates heat
> index (or comfort index - a combination of temp and humidity) instead of
> temperature.  And not just a humidistat - I don't want to dump water
> into the air if it is dry - I just want to turn down the AC when it is
> dry...
> 
> Then again, I guess this post pretty-much obliterates my chance of
> getting a patent.  Then again, maybe somebody already has one but isn't
> bothering to manufacture them - that would explain why I can't find one
> for sale anywhere.
> 
> Instead I just have to set my temperature lower at night to compensate
> for increased humidity - which is really just a lousy hack.  Where is
> the Honeywell bugzilla when you need it...  :)
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That's an awesome idea. Seriously, get this made. I want to buy one now. 
You name the price!

Amazingly enough, this thread brought up a product development 
discussion after all.

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Doug Goldstein <cardoe@gentoo.org>
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