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   From: jclarkeusenet@cox.net   
      
   In article , bap@shrdlu.com says...   
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   > On 17/01/14 13:01, J. Clarke wrote:   
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   > >> No, I'm using a pod for a single delivery. A pod is closer to an   
   > >> envelope than it is to a vehicle.   
   > >   
   > > An envelope doesn't have wheels, an engine, or a control system.  Or are   
   > > you just using the word "pod" to refer to what is currently called a   
   > > "box"?  If so, how does your "pod" system change anything?   
   >   
   > A pod doesn't have any of those either.   
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   > There's no reason in principle that a pod couldn't be the size of a box   
   > or an envelope. While we're replacing the transport industry it's not   
   > much more effort to replace the postal services too.   
      
   I'm sorry, but calling a box a "pod" doesn't change anything at all.   
      
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