21.   Unlike a PC, the machines are useless without a network.

22.   Video support would be nearly useless without a CD-ROM drive.

23.   But despite Japanese concerns the accord would be useless without U.S. participation, Japan said it would not block or delay negotiations.

24.   Developing technology, although important, is useless without also developing the full potential of people who can manage the new technology.

25.   German Jewish leader Paul Spiegel said the efforts are useless without U.S. involvement.

26.   The air-traffic control center, antique even by Afghan standards, is useless without the powerful radio that someone spirited away during the U.S. bombardment.

27.   The gear, they said, was useless without another blaze.

28.   These countries include Russia and China, major exporters, and other states say that a ban will be useless without their support.