Re: Mersenne: Primes for money

[Gerry Snyder]

Pierre Abbat wrote:
> 
> What do you call someone who searches for primes only because > of the prize money?
> 
> A mersennary.

I wish I had said that. In fact, I may claim that I did, since it is
such a perfect pun/whatever.


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RE: Mersenne: Primes for money

[Rick Pali]

From: Pierre Abbat

> What do you call someone who searches for primes only
> because of the prize money?
>
> A mersennary.

I'd also suggest that they be called 'not too bright.' If someone wants
money, there are lots of far more certain ways...

Rick.
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