16 Aug
1998
16 Aug
'98
1:35 a.m.
< Unfortunatly the subject line describes how a
bunch of the PDP-11/03 boa
< that I got today came. What is the chance that they are operational?
Ok, I'll guess.
You got some PDP-11 board for an older 11/03.
They arrived wrapped in aluminum foil.
Are they any good?
Well, I don't know. However, wrapping them in foil is a excellent way
to protect them from static damage. REALLY! If they were good that
will insure they stay that way assuming no mechanical damage occurs.
I guess that wasn't a very clear question, what can I say, I was in a bit
of a hurry when I typed that. Basically I was wondering if wrapping boards
in foil was as stupid as it sounded to me, or if it actually made some
sense. I guess based on the various answers it makes at least a little
sense.
Zane
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