I'm tripping

[Hans Franke]

Am 25 Aug 2005 22:27 meinte Witchy:

> Now there's a question....
> > Got a TI Programmer calculator, near-new condition. $20. Portable
> > gimcrack.

> I was in a hotel for a week recently doing an HP Proliant course
> (recertification) and their internet 'suite' was on the stage of the hotel
> ballroom in a suite called 'Gimcrack'

*ROTFL*

> what does it mean?

To my understanding a gimcrack is a rather styled up/flashy/loud
object without any real value. Like a fancy and impressive demo
of a new OS where all you can do is change the colour ... Well,
I guess PowerPoint is the ultimative tool for Gimcrack makers.

Gruss
H.
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