R.I.P. for D.I.Y.

From: Jos Dreesen <jos.mar_at_bluewin.ch>
Date: Thu Apr 25 13:57:47 2002

Allison wrote:
>
>almost impossible for the home builder ... and only the odd few (Tony? :-)
>
> Impossible? How?
>
Open any GSM phone and look at the components....
There is NO WAY a hobbyist (not even Tony ( sorry chap !)) will be able to
handle 200-300 pin BGA packages, with 0.8 or even 0.5mm pitch.

Granted, not all equipment is build that way, but I am rather pessimistic about
the future of electronics as a hobby.
I also believe the rise in interest in classic computing is due to the fact that
you can tinker with the old machines...

                                Regards , Jos
Received on Thu Apr 25 2002 - 13:57:47 BST