where did they get gate address

[VirtualCLD]

Later, they said with the 6 addresses there were 140 possible combinations.

It was 720 possible combinations, 6! or 6 factorial. They either corss-refferenced it with the database of addresses in the Ancient computer (no not a 486 DX 33MHz) next tot he DHD or they tried all 720 (doubtful). Shepard did say, "take away the ones you can't get a lock on and that's your one" (paraphrased). Did he suggest to go through all 720? That would be a lot. Later McKay said something to the fact that "It's the only one we could get a lock on" making it sound like theytried all of them. Why not use the database right there?!?! (I could have misinterpretted that scene)


EDIT: ARGH!! I'm too slow!

[aAnubiSs]

[QUOTE=VirtualCLD]

Later, they said with the 6 addresses there were 140 possible combinations.
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It was 720 possible combinations, 6! or 6 factorial. They either corss-refferenced it with the database of addresses in the Ancient computer (no not a 486 DX 33MHz) next tot he DHD or they tried all 720 (doubtful). Shepard did say, "take away the ones you can't get a lock on and that's your one" (paraphrased). Did he suggest to go through all 740? That would be a lot. Later McKay said something to the fact that "It's the only one we could get a lock on" making it sound like theytried all of them. Why not use the database right there?!?! (I could have misinterpretted that scene)

I'm sure there's a search function in the database

[TechnoBoY]

In one part of the premiere I was wondering why they didnt ask that boy who said he knew some. When they wanted to leave before Atlantis imploded. They wanted to dial out.

[aAnubiSs]

Asked him what? He was going towards the DHD when Atlantis started rising.

[EYU86]

duh?