Date   : Tue, 07 Dec 1999 17:42:59 +0100
From   : "Mark Usher" <marku@...>
Subject: Re: Removing ROMs from Issue 7 board

> In case you didn't notice, the laugh was sarcastic.
Which means you didn't find the comment from Dave amusing and so I was
correct in my original reply.

> The
> thing is, some ICs do short even when not near any
> PSU.  I one accidently did that to a 68000.  I awlays
> wear gloves when touching the 6502.
This is caused by a discharge of static electricity from the body. Not a
short between pins.
Totally different bag of ROM's there.

> I suppose you
> have a point  -  if people can handle ROMs with the
> bear finger then I suppose it's OK to use a wide
> screwdriver.
I never mentioned a screwdriver, but as Chris pointed out it can be a good
alternative to the butter knife.

> But the other issue is physical damage with the edges scraping in the
legs.
Yes, well go and buy your little extractor tool and I'll remember not to
post any advice even if it is tounge in cheek to you in the future.

Mark