----- Original Message -----
From: "R. D. Davis" <rdd_at_rddavis.org>
To: "Glen Goodwin" <acme_at_gbronline.com>; "General Discussion: On-Topic and
Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: vintage computers and lead poisoning?
> Quothe Glen Goodwin, from writings of Fri, Jun 04, 2004 at
06:39:24PM -0400:
> > Complete "systems" are available for about $399. They become "obsolete"
> > after about a year. Why should Joe Consumer take the time and trouble to
> > learn how to repair one?
>
> Because it's less wasteful. Perhaps the problem is plentiful and
> inexpensive PCs for foolish and wasteful throwaway societies. If the
> idiots running computer companies would start charging several
> thousand dollars for them again, design them to be more repairable and
> upgradeable with less waste, then more would end up being repaired.
> If schematics, theories of operation, commented firmware sources,
> etc. were easily obtainable, more proper repairs would be made as
> well. More parts need to be re-used instead of dumped into landfills;
> repairing rather than replacing would help with this problem.
>
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>
I can't think of any electronic devices made today that are repairable.
Personally the way electronics evolve I would rather buy a new DVD player
every 3 years for $60 then buy one for $500 and keep it even when its
obsolete. Its all about the money.
Received on Fri Jun 04 2004 - 20:59:21 BST