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lucian1900 on May 29, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Mu - Folding UK 3-pin → USB plug

But one could see a campaign to have the same plugs as the rest of Europe, perhaps.

They aren't any less safe (especially Schuko ones) to use. The problems are inertia and national pride.

excuse-me on May 29, 2012 [–]

Indeed - the same problems have stalled our attempts to make the rest of europe drive on the correct side of the road.

lucian1900 on May 29, 2012 | [–]

Exactly, because it's Europe (the majority) that has obviously made the wrong choice on both matters :)

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