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gyro
December 21st, 2007, 02:16 AM
Lord Kelvin died 100 years ago this month, gotta be worth a mention. In addition to thermo-dynamics, his work on data transmission via trans-Atlantic tel' cables was the INTERNET of its day.

The temp' scale is but a small part of this Scots achievements.

Radar
December 21st, 2007, 12:56 PM
The guy was way ahead of his time.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvin

Thanks for the reminder mate.

Ray