This just makes me really SICK

From: William Donzelli <aw288_at_osfn.org>
Date: Mon Jan 19 17:00:19 2004

> Why is that? And does this hold for anything from any era that gets to be
> 30, or is it only from machines that are 30 years old now (and hence might
> have a higher precious metals content than machines that are only 10-20
> years old)?

Yes, the metal content. Lower integration means more ICs or transistors
on smaller boards, so there are more card connectors and wire.

Also, plating has become a much more controlled art.

William Donzelli
aw288_at_osfn.org
Received on Mon Jan 19 2004 - 17:00:19 GMT