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		tzs on Jan 2, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Silicon Valley's Secretive, Orgiastic Side So...a Silicon Valley version of a Hellfire club [1]? What's the deal with that hot tub party photo from 1996? In particular what is supporting the laptop? It appears to be right on the surface of the water, which would be a ridiculous way to try to use it, as any ripples or waves would get it wet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellfire_Club

sargun on Jan 2, 2018 | [–]

Could be a Toughbook, although doubt it.

Introduced in '96: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toughbook

jibberia on Jan 3, 2018 | [–]

I think the dark-haired guy's left hand is holding the laptop, with his elbow in the water. Or maybe it's the blonde's left hand.

I wonder what software he's showing off!

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