Date sent: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:37:38 +0000 (GMT)
Send reply to: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
From: ard(a)p850ug1.demon.co.uk (Tony Duell)
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers"
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Computers for children (soldering)
Not _all_ 8 year olds will be able to solder, or
will want to solder, but
some will. And there's no reason not to let them have a go if they want
to. It never did me any harm...
Heh. Depends on how you define "harm". I have a permanent scar up my left
I've had dozens of scars as a result of using tools. Doesn't really worry
me a bit. Sure it's painful at the time, but I'm still here, right, and
although I don't like the pain, the final result is worth it.
I've burned myself several times with a soldering iron -- teaches you the basic
rules that A) A hot soldering iron looks exactly like a cold one; and B) Ditto for
solder.
Also have a couple of scars on my left thumb and a numb section where I
learned that you shouldn't pull the exacto knife towards you when you are
trying to slit the jacket of multi-conductor cable.
These little childhood adventures are good for you. Taught me more than
aimlessly wandering about town every weekend.
Yep, I'm glad I got the chance to injure myself
(seriously). It also gave
me the chance to enjoy life and learn something.
-tony
Paul Braun
NerdWare -- The History of the PC and the Nerds who brought it to you.
nerdware(a)laidbak.com
www.laidbak.com/nerdware