Re: Engineering Archaeology
William Bagwell via Ale <[email protected]>
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On Monday, January 19, 2026 05:25:09 PM lollipopman691 via Ale wrote: > I believe I am the last generation to actually use a slide rule in > class. College class of 1980. Started as a technician at a research facility in May 1978 and none of the engineers were relying on slide rules. Many still had one and would show the basics if asked. Reminded me of a vernier caliper only way more complicated. One even had his hanging on the wall in a frame "Break glass encase of power failure" William _______________________________________________ Ale mailing list [email protected] https://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale See JOBS, ANNOUNCE and SCHOOLS lists at http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo