'Home' computer: Definition

From: Ward Griffiths and/or Lisa Rogers <gram_at_cnct.com>
Date: Sun Jun 29 16:54:00 1997

On Sun, 29 Jun 1997, Bruce Lane wrote:

> For the sake of discussion in this list, and computer hobbyists in
> general, I would like the world to know that I define 'home computer' as
> any machine that you can:
>
> * Comfortably fit through your door...

Fine there. But in this old Victorian, the tight stairs to the attic and
the basement can be a _bitch_, especially when moving from on to tother.

> * Doesn't test the load limits of your target floor...

Well, that's why the bigger boxes are in the basement.

> * Power and run without tripping your main breaker...

Does bribing the town electrical inspector count? (This _is_ New Jersey).

> * (most importantly) Have fun restoring and working with... in your home!

The key factor.

--
Ward Griffiths
"America is at that awkward stage.  It's too late to work within 
the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." --Claire Wolfe
Received on Sun Jun 29 1997 - 16:54:00 BST

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