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From: john@hp-pcd.UUCP (john)
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Subject: Re: Discrepancies (Dune and Ringworld)
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Date: Wed, 19-Jun-85 12:32:00 EDT
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Nf-From: hp-pcd!john    Jun 19 08:32:00 1985

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  Regarding Ringworld, I seem to recall that the flycycles worked by     
repulsion from the surface. That would work if you were close enough
to the plane of the surface but would be ineffective out in space.



John Eaton
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