[picture of Hugin, as per en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugin]

Hugin

("Thought") is a huge, ancient raven, a familiar and messenger of the Norse god Odin, usually found perched on the old fellow's shoulder. Computers are like that, aren't they? Large, brooding, and inclined to raucously utter noises of ill omen.

Welcome to "hugin" . . . but be caw-tious.

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