20 Jan
2009
20 Jan
'09
1:26 p.m.
Rich> Some here seem to think that we are
amateurs--if not
Rich> idiots--working on a home system, and unaware of the
Rich> precautions necessary before making changes to the power system
Rich> of any large computer.
Perhaps "some" are merely unaware of the background of the person(s)
asking the questions. Yes, it's somewhat annoying to an expert to get
an answer that assumes he's a novice. But it's potentially much
nastier for a novice to get back an answer that assumes the knowledge
of an expert. Personally, I tend to write as if the audience is not
all that experienced (unless I specifically know otherwise, and even
then there will be others reading the archives later)
Indeed, I know enough to not put my fingers into
high-voltage/high-current, but not much more. Therefore it is
interesting to read about why I should not tinker with it.
Also, I very much appreciate your (PDPplanet) and others(computer
history museums) effort to share your experiences with the exotic
systems of yesteryears. Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Pontus.