Real Hackers, tools of the trade (was Re: Vector Graphic range...)

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Thu Apr 1 19:11:54 1999

On Fri, 2 Apr 1999, Tony Duell wrote:

> >
> > Tony wrote:
> > > Real hackers carry a Leatherman if 'there just might be something
> > > interesting' and a 99MP kit + LogicDart if they know there are machines
> > > up for grabs :-).
> >
> > I guess I'm not a real hacker yet, since I don't even know what a 99MP kit
> > is. But I do carry the other items.
>
> It's that red tool roll from Xcellite that DEC field servoids also carry.
> It contains Phillips, flatblade, Allen hex, nutdrivers and Bristol spline
> drivers. I added Pozidriv blades to mine (essential if working on
> European machines).

No Torx?
                                                 - don
 
> You can dismantle just about any computer case/chassis with it.
>
> >
> > I hope HP introduces an improved LogicDart II soon. I've sent Eric Vogel
> > a wish list. My number one request: transitional timing.
>
> Don't tell me my LogicDart is already out of date. I've only had it just
> over 1 year ;-)
>
> >
>
> -tony
>
>
Received on Thu Apr 01 1999 - 19:11:54 BST