bringing up an 8f...

From: allisonp_at_world.std.com <(allisonp_at_world.std.com)>
Date: Mon Apr 5 13:52:04 1999

> the separate lamp supply was removed, later the lamp sockets were rewired
> to accept LEDs (lamps burn out a lot), and then later still (about 1972+)
> the LEDs were wired directly on to the panel. I believe, but have not had a
> true digit confirm, that the 8/F was named such because the panel had
> evolved to the point where it no longer looked like an "E". Clearly the

As an exDIGIT and having a 8F (stamped feb 1973) this is indeed true.

> The 8/e/f/m printset only describes this panel.

The CS is 54-09968-xx is the same for all late 8e/f/m machines.

Allison
Received on Mon Apr 05 1999 - 13:52:04 BST