IMSAI Score update/Spare BYTEs/Got an Altair too

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On Mon, 6 Jun 2005, Tony Duell wrote:

> > The problem has been in assuming that by making or not making
> > modifications to something that you are doing the right thing.  I doubt
> > many if any people here are trained in conservation practices, and I'm not
>
> I would equally doubt if conservation practices really apply to a machine
> you're going to use.

Thanks for the non-obvious point that is otherwise completely useless.

> > claiming I am, but I do understand the issues.  Suggesting the use of
> > solvents on any material has long term effects that, if not understood,
> > can do permanent damage.  Rich's solution of deciding to purchase a
>
> I would love to know what permanent damage propan-2-ol does to a
> photographic image. It's one of the solvents normally used for cleaning
> film, etc.

Why don't you spend some time researching it and get back to us?

> > separate face panel was in fact the correct and proper solution in this
> > case.
>
> Why is replacing better than restoring?

Did you read the discussion, or are you just asking mindless questions to
give this thread unnaturally long life?

> I don't pretend to follow 'conservation principles', and I certainly make
> modifications to machines that I own -- because I use those machines, and
> often I need to do the mod to make the machine more useable. But I don't
> replace parts for no good reason.

Thanks for the wholly unnecessary clarification.

> > seemed a bit overwhelming.  My must everything be open to argument all the
> > time here?  Especially when we're debating issues that have already been
>
> This is a discussion list. That should answer your question.

Really?  Because of late it seems to be a "contribute useless blather
just to keep the conversation going" list.  Your reply is a good example.

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