Spare Discrete Components?

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Thu Sep 25 14:46:44 1997

Jason R. Brady wrote:

> Many collectors have multiple systems and peripherals that can be
> cannibalized for parts if anything in their primary machine fails,
>
>
> Do you think it's worth the effort to purchase spare discrete components?
> Are there any specific categories of devices or parts that are prone to
> damage, failure, or extinction?

Right now, I tend to think in terms of the early hard-to-get parts such as
the early memory chips and constantly ask about old, obsolete parts. It
would be useful to have a list of the parts that are hard to obtain such as
the 4004 and 8008 microprocessors, 1101 memory chips, and a few others I
can't recall off the top of my head. While I used to give parts away just
to get rid of them, that has changed and I try to stockpile known good chips
now. Will they ever be used and is worth the effort? Darned if I know :).
Received on Thu Sep 25 1997 - 14:46:44 BST