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07-28-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuuzoku View Post
I wouldn't worry about it too much. I've heard plenty of people say "Vacant computer" before, mostly at libraries and such. It may not be the best word to use, but the meaning is clearly understood when the person is looking for a computer to use. To reiterate the previous post, "Available" or even "Unoccupied" are probably better choices.
do they really say that a computer is Vacant? It seems really strange to me.

Vacant means space empty space so how can a computer be literally vacant

It wouldn't be much use if it really was vacant would it?.
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