Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:59:11 +0000 (GMT)
From: ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk (Tony Duell)
Subject: Re: modern serial terminal
> Dave McGuire wrote:
> >
> > I really cannot fathom why people keep suggesting a computer when
> > the OP wanted a *terminal*.
> 4. Ease of Repair. If the hardware dies, worst
case you just need
> another run to the local thrift store. With a specialized solution,
> you need to spend several hours repairing it, wait for several
> days for repair parts to be shipped to you, ...
However, if you built it yourself, you presumably know
how it works, and
you managed to get all the bits once, so you have a good chance of
gettign them again.
I know which _I'd_ rather repair..
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So do we all ;-)
Thanks, Tony; I knew that was coming and I wouldn't have been able to
sleep tonight without it.
And to return the favour with some grist for _your_ mill, I'd just *replace* it!
<ducks>
;-)
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