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Contents 1 Dead Links 2 Proof of influence 3 Owner of property on the moon? 4 Harry Potter Online 5 relevancy of his political donations in external links 6 spaceflight 7 Spaceflight

[edit] Dead Links

The link to the article about the kids that stole the alcohol and left behind the camera at Garriott's estate is now a dead link. "^ Claire Osborn (2007-04-05). Nine who left pics at crime scene identified. Retrieved on 2007-05-01." -- Rappo 22:48, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

It's trivia in any event. See WP:TRIVIA.139.48.25.61 (talk) 20:49, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Proof of influence

The article repeatedly makes references to Garriott and Origin's influence in the gaming industry, but fails to provide proof of said influence. Surely there must be articles or figures that can be referenced?

--Nibble 18:44, 11 August 2005 (UTC)

The way he designed the graphical presentation of the game worlds in his Ultima games was very influential. Many games that followed from other developers emulated his presentation. But, no, I don't have a reference for this fact. I'm sure it's out there somewhere. You're right, it should be added to the article. — Frecklefoot | Talk 14:11, August 12, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Owner of property on the moon?

I've heard it was something the Russians left behind and auctioned off, not Nasa. Don't have a source though. FrozenPurpleCube 22:49, 14 September 2005 (UTC)

It was either Lunokhod 1/Luna 17 or Lunokhod 2 / Luna 21 - there are sources on the web that mention one or the other, so I'm not sure which is correct. Somebody please ask him!

Lunokhod 1 / Luna 17 was sold for $68500 at a Sotheby's auction in New York in December 1993, but it's not clear (to me) whether Garriott was the buyer. Tweesdad 19:23, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

This interview gives the answers and a guided tour to his mansion.--Nemissimo (talk) 19:11, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Harry Potter Online

Seems unlikely that Origin had a contract for Harry Potter Online, doesn't it? I'm not terribly familiar with Harry Potter but someone who knows better is welcome to delete this comment. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.183.35.115 (talk • contribs) 19:58, 28 April 2007.

I've added a reference. It seems they were working with a company called Liquid Development. --Mrwojo 01:49, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] relevancy of his political donations in external links

Why is this needed? How does it add to the article? I just don't see a reason for it. Nar Matteru (talk) 14:04, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

Good point, I've removed it. If you run across frivolous links or links that violate WP:EL in other articles, please don't hesitate to remove them. ˉˉ^anetode╦╩ 19:21, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] spaceflight

according to the article, he is scheduled to go to the ISS by the flight Soyuz TMA-13 and to come back by the flight Soyuz TMA-12...6 month before. Can someone find the correct dates about this flight? (sorry for my english, I'm french) --82.227.142.250 (talk) 22:44, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Spaceflight

Is he going to do the first civilian spacewalk??Danielshy (talk) 15:22, 13 April 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Danielshy (talk • contribs) 15:20, 13 April 2008 (UTC)