Classic Computer folks: I guess I cannot leave lists without saying goodbye, just like it would be improper to leave a party without thanking the host. So here is my goodbye (for now at least, because I cannot guarantee I won't be back :-). Much as I still lust after a functional PDP-8 system, my life is just too hectic right now (with two upcoming moves -- to Dubuque, Iowa in June and then to Bismarck, North Dakota in July -- and related unknown job searches...) to actively seek such a system. At the same time, I am envious of you folks for both having such classic systems (whether it be luck or by crook :-). But somehow my mind is too cluttered to keep straight all the permutations and modifications needed to keep the hardware and software booting and running. (I'm having a hard enough time keeping my older radios and my amateur radio equipment going at the moment...) Yet I have learned a bunch from you guys in the short time (half year or so) that I have followed this list. And much as I have opinions as well about Microsoft, viruses, prefered OS, etc., somehow it is not the same discussing them over a mailing list. I'd match rather do it face-to-face, while preferably seated in a pleasant pub with a good pint o' ale or red lager in hand <grin>. So, see you around the next bend....take care. Cheers/73. Kevin Anderson (ham radio folks: listen for me on 10-40 meters -- KB9IUA/mobile, soon to be K9IUA I hope through the FCC buy-a-call program -- both CW and SSB. I'll be handing out ND counties for the county hunters.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kevin L. Anderson Ph.D., Geography Department, Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois 61201-2296, USA phone: (309) 794-7325 e-mail: kla(a)helios.augustana.edu -or- gganderson(a)augustana.edu * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent the administration of Augustana College.