BBC Micro (was: Re: Apple II for into to microprocessors

From: Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com>
Date: Sun Jul 15 09:32:24 2001

On Sun, 15 Jul 2001, charles hobbs wrote:

> I haven't run this machine in about 10 years, so who knows what will
> happen if I try to turn it on...

It'll work. There seems to be a prevalent misconception about the
durability of microcomputers. Save for anything with huge transformers
and caps in its power supply (i.e. S-100 machines) or Commodore 64s (which
in my experience die inordinately), most computers will fire right up no
matter how long it's been since their last go.

I know Tony will cringe when he reads this but it's really not necessary
to go through any precautions before firing up a modernish computer with a
switching power supply.

Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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