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In article <1992Apr12.194309.39284@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu> 2frlclover@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu writes:

>Does anyone know if Dick Smith Electronics still exist ?
>
>Mike

I don't know if Americans are generally aware of this but Dick Smith 
Electronics is an Australian based electronic store. DSE started in Sydney
around 1970 and now has several shops in every major Australian city. Back in
the 1980's (forget what year) they decided to go international with a store
in Silicon Valley. Although I have not been there I seem to remember seeing
an ad for it recently.

As for Dick himself, he sold DSE years ago. Cashed up and ready for adventure
he took to flying his helicopter to unlikely places. Eg: Around the world, 
To the North Pole, etc. These days he is busy running The Australian Geographic,
a fine magazine, somewhat in the mold of the National Geographic.

DSE has, in my opinion, declined in standards since Dick left the helm. These
days it is virtually indistinguishable from Radio Shack, or Tandys as it is
known in Australia. DSE doesn't have much to offer the hobbyist these days
and the people that work there don't know a resistor from an LED. 
 
When in Australia you are better off going to Jaycar or Altronics.

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