Metafire

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"Huh?" The Major did not relate to this civilian-style disobedience stuff.

"Well," said Jack, "they got what they wanted. They are going to be permitted to form their own colony and to control who else gets to join with them."

Ferguson glanced at the Major who glanced back. Then both looked at Jill. She was going to speak.

"This is getting more and more interesting. The next step is to find out if the Metafire mirror server is on this capsule. USSS 26?"

"Yeh, USSS 26." Jack said. Most internet companies maintained mirror servers at other physical locations in order to provide redundant backup.

Jill said, "gotta go." And she left.

"Jack you can go back home. Sorry about all of this. I can give you a ride if you like." Ferguson liked Jack. It wasn't just for what Jack did for Ferguson's wife. He realized again that Jack was a pretty smart guy.

When they got back, the blue Dodge Intrepid was there. Jack asked, "This guy is going to stay?"


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