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Re: Sci.electronics is deteriorating! Need FAQ!

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From: Gary Bridgewater
Date: Tue, 04 Dec 1990 09:57
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In article <1546@sun13.scri.fsu.edu> murray@sun13.scri.fsu.edu (John Murray) writes:
>Is is time to add a FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions periodic posting to
>this group?

Yes. Please.

>That's all I can think of off the bat. Should this be done? If yes, what
>else should be included?

Everything known about LEDs of all colors. 
How to defeat every security device know to man.
How to correctly install 3-hole A/C plugs.
What wire guages mean.
All about DRAMS, ROMs and - especially - ROM programmers.
What the acronyms stand for - especially BNC.
More stuff about ROM programmers.
How to ground things without dying.
How to ground other things for fun - and how that can kill you.
How to etch boards.

Don't forget ROM programmers.
-- 
Gary Bridgewater, Data General Corporation, Sunnyvale California
gary@sv.dg.com or {amdahl,aeras,amdcad}!dgcad!gary
C++ - it's the right thing to do.
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Subject: Re: Sci.electronics is deteriorating! Need FAQ!
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Date: 4 Dec 90 09:57:13 GMT
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