31 May
2001
31 May
'01
4:04 a.m.
The problem with working machines with millions of
people tocuhing them over
the years
is that the machines tend to break. Even the modern display terminals
used for
presentation are
in constant need of repair due to fingers smashing and otherwise folks that
don't respect the equipment out of common courtesy. Computers don't hold up
well to abuse. Its a shame but the way that it is.
Eric
This is one of the problems I think would be fun to attack if I had a
suitable patron. Building I/O devices that could stand up to the kind of
abuse that museums get.