Indeed, Not Like 'Dustin' Crops'

As I watched Episode IV:SE's audio commentary, George (Lucas) explained the "it's the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs" line. I was surprised at the level of detail George is willing to think of about his universe. The problem is that, a parsec is a unit of distance, not time (as we all know). So apparently, George intended Han's boast as a reference to the prowess of the MF's navi-computer, not it's speed. (I think I even rember him saying something like, "I never got to explain that fully" making me think this was an early idea and not an SE afterthought.) So according to George, ships in the Star Wars universe are considered fast because of their navigation equipment. I remember people arguing over this slightly confusing line on the newsgroup, rec.arts.starwars, way back in the mid-nineties, and I don't recall this idea ever coming up. So I am amazed how George thinks these things through more than the obsessed fans!