The First April Fool’s Find

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Gandalfe

Sigh, it’s just after 7 AM and I run into this:

http://mail.google.com/mail/help/customtime/index.html

I luv the testimonials, but the "convincing" equation is fun too:

How come I only get ten?

Our researchers have concluded that allowing each person more than ten pre-dated emails per year would cause people to lose faith in the accuracy of time, thus rendering the feature useless.

Their findings:
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N = Total emails sent
P = Probability that user believes the time stamp
φ = The Golden Ratio
L = Average life expectancy

7 to 9 more hours of work to navigate carefully! :o)

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About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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4 Responses to The First April Fool’s Find

  1. Unknown's avatar Beth says:
    April 1, 2008 at 15:46

    And…a happy April Fool’s Day to you too!  ;o)

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  2. Unknown's avatar Rambling says:
    April 1, 2008 at 16:57

    As Beth said…and a happy April Fool’s Day to you, Grandpa.

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  3. Unknown's avatar Elizabeth says:
    April 2, 2008 at 02:23

    One look and I know that it’s too much math for me. 😉

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  4. Unknown's avatar daphne says:
    April 2, 2008 at 11:10

    okay… i prefer the art treasure in the Zandvoort bunker…
    love, daphne

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