[LAD] [Somewhat OT] Strange failure mode of a PC

[Ralf Mardorf]

On Sat, 2010-07-17 at 23:32 +0100, Folderol wrote:
> I would say the black deposit was almost certainly silver oxide

More likely, but particulate matter.

But the important thing still might be:
> No use means no wipe :)

It's more safe not to add a switch if it isn't used. Finagle's law:
'Anything that can go wrong, will—at the worst possible moment'

> There was a time when us poor trainees had to learn all about contact
> materials, ratings, actions, yada yada :(
> 
> Kids today don't know how well off they are :P

:D