1966 Mag: Build NE-2 Neon Bulb Computer - scan available

[Tony Duell]

> 
> Tony Duell wrote:
> 
> > I have that problem whenever I go to museums of household 
> > appliances/tools/etc. My genreal though it "I'm still using one of 
> > thsose" '-)
> 
> Chuckling to self ... I don't have to have a phone with a crank
> to call you ; do I?

No, I'm on a CB/CBS (Central Battery / Central Battery Signalling) 
exchange :-)...

On the other hand I do have a Linesmans Set with a transistorised 
oscillator (runs off 3 D cells inside) that does the job of said magneto :-)

> 
> > -tony
> PS. I all know about you is that you have some sort of email access. :)

What do tyou want to know....

I think it's fairly well-known that, to put it politely, I don't 
necessarily approve of the latest technology. In particular, I don't rely 
on anything I don't understand and can't repair (those are not the same 
thing, although they are related). Of course my defintion of 'repair' may 
not be the same as other people's.

I aosl will not trade performace for convenience. All too often modern 
stuff seems to be more convenient (to the Luser, not necessarily to the 
techie)  than that which came before, but it delivers a much worse 
performance. Sorry, I'll stick with having to tweak the convergence panel 
in my TV and monitor if I move them rather than have the inferoir picture 
of later designs, I'll stick with havign to load my double dark slides 
and compose my picture on a ground glass screen if it means I cna have 
buildings that dont appear to be falling over, and so on.

-tony