Very good altho dividing by zero (last step) is not permitted and (as per the below) causes an issue if permitted.
How about this: (1-1) + (1-1) + (1-1) + ... = 0 Re-write left hand side by moving brackets one place to the right: 1 (-1+1) (-1+1) ... Or simplified: 1 + 0 + 0 + ... = 1 So 1 = 0 ! neil PS Glad to see I managed to get the list talking about stuff other than IT/Windows/AD/Exch/Jet/ESE... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Crawford, Scott Sent: 05 October 2006 23:27 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: wikis From: http://www.jimloy.com/algebra/two.htm a = x [true for some a's and x's] a+a = a+x [add a to both sides] 2a = a+x [a+a = 2a] 2a-2x = a+x-2x [subtract 2x from both sides] 2(a-x) = a+x-2x [2a-2x = 2(a-x)] 2(a-x) = a-x [x-2x = -x] 2 = 1 [divide both sides by a-x] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of joe Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 1:22 PM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: wikis Careful, I recall a math professor in my differential equations class or maybe it was higher throwing a proof up on the board showing that 1 + 1 != 2 and it wasn't a numberical base trick.... I didn't follow through it, I just closed my eyes and shook my head and thought forward to my communications class as the sights were easier on the eyes... I still wonder why I went into a field with such a high ratio of men to women... :) -- O'Reilly Active Directory Third Edition - http://www.joeware.net/win/ad3e.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laura A. Robinson Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:55 PM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: wikis 999,998 + 2 = 1,000,000, not 100,000. ;-) > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Nims > Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 11:49 AM > To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org > Subject: [ActiveDir] OT: wikis > > > > It's funny how we quote wikis as definitive sources of information, > > when they can be edited by anyone and everyone :) > > > > Who vets the edits and how much does that person know about the > > subject matter?? > > Anyone can edit, which is why they are generally correct. > When 100,000 people view a record, and 2 people want to change it to > be incorrect, > 999,998 will want to correct it. > > I wouldn't use a wiki as a great historical or technical source. But > for encyclopedia entries, which give a good summation of a subject, > they are great. > > > List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx > List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx > List archive: http://www.activedir.org/ml/threads.aspx List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.activedir.org/ml/threads.aspx List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.activedir.org/ml/threads.aspx List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.activedir.org/ml/threads.aspx PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.activedir.org/ml/threads.aspx