Hi all,

(if anyone is still here that was around when I was: good to see you again!)

I will be faced with a real-world logic problem on Monday. I know very well the rules against posting problems in the forums, but 1) I wouldn't think this is a 'plexus-worthy problem, 2) I don't know if it has a solution, 3) I'm asking to get help from a bunch of clever people, not to show off my new logic problem.

Here's the set up: I have data files on each of 100 computers in a computer lab. Each data file is distinct. I need to get each data file onto each computer. That is, all 100 computers need to have all 100 data files.

The computers are not networked (that would be too easy). The "easiest" way to do this would be to go to each computer with a CD-RW and burn all the data, and then go back to each computer to unload all the data. Naturally, this will require me to put a CD in 200 times, and wait while data burns/unloads. As this will happen in serial, it will take a long time.

However, I have an unlimited number of CD-RWs (well, 20), and two or three people that could help me.

I feel sure that there is a more efficient system of getting all the data onto every computer. I envision us all working in parallel, transferring chunks here and there.

So... is there a more efficient solution?

Thanks for any thoughts!

betting = better. I see there's still no way to edit posts. ;)