Another ~1960 computer kit

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Sat Dec 19 22:41:00 1998

On Sun, 20 Dec 1998, Tony Duell wrote:

BIG Snip!

> > I see your problem, Tony. A good flux of caustic potash in gum
> > spirits of Arabia will eliminate that extra "i", giving a very
> > tractable and inclusion-free melt.
>
> Look, I'm a Brit, OK. And yes, I know the extra 'i' is in fact a
> historical error, but I've always spelt it that way :-)

I have never heard that explanation. Will you elucidate, please?
 
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                                                 - don
Received on Sat Dec 19 1998 - 22:41:00 GMT