Daisywhell typewriter emulating a TTY
Chuck Guzis
cclist at sydex.com
Wed Apr 10 13:38:50 CDT 2019
On 4/10/19 11:29 AM, Fred Cisin via cctech wrote:
> On Wed, 10 Apr 2019, Chuck Guzis via cctech wrote:
>> Aw, that's too bad! The original Model I (CADET) 1620 had a console
>> typewriter (was it based on the IBM Model B electric?) that gyrated
>> enough, particularly on carriage returns, that made you wonder if it was
>> going to fly to pieces at any time. It was all part of the experience.
>
> Immaculately maintained equipment, such as at the CHM, also doesn't have
> the burnt oil smell that used to be associated with real world EAM.
Or the grime--such as replacing a shredded ribbon on a line printer.
Or roaches and mice under the raised floor...
--Chuck
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