We have enough stuff that *really* is OT so how about another list
called OT(a)classiccmp.org? Electronics questions seem like a *very*
appropriate topic on this list, and I have absolutely no problems with
discussions of electronics taking place here.
"J.C.Wren" wrote:
How about creating a new list we can elect to subscribe to or not.
ccelectrons(a)classicmp.org or something?
--John
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk-admin(a)classiccmp.org
> [mailto:cctalk-admin@classiccmp.org]On
> Behalf Of Tony Duell
> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 14:19
> To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: About Electronics Questions
>
>
> >
> > With Tony et al as my inspiration, I have recently started to learn
> > electronics. I've been at it a couple of days, and tonight
> I just had the
> > "aha!" for how high-pass and low-pass filters work. I
> haven't come across
> > anything yet that has me completely stumped, but if I do,
> is it appropriate
> > to ask newbie questions about electronics here?
>
> Hmmm...
>
> THis list covers restoration of classic computers, right?
> Before you can
> restore the electronic side of a computer, you have to
> understand how it
> works. And I can't think of a single circuit that's not been
> used in some
> classic computer, somewhere.
>
> On the other hand, the reply to some newbie electronic
> questions might
> well be RTFB (B=Book, the Fine Book, is of course, 'The Art of
> Electronics':-)).
>
> But I certainly won't object to electronic discussions here.
>
> -tony
>