BBS:      TELESC.NET.BR
Assunto:  Re: If You Build It, They Will Code
De:       Bo Holt
Data:     Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:05:25 +0000
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MM> First time I saw the inside of a PC, that was my reaction as well, but I w
MM> facinated as well.  When I learned that everything just plugged into the
MM> various mobo slots, and that no soldering was involved (I thought that was
MM> prerequsite), I decided to give it a shot.  I picked up a book at a local
MM> bookstore (remember those, kids?) and read it cover to cover before gettin
MM> any of the components.  When I was done, it really did seem simple enough.
MM> The only thing I was nervous about was dealing with the CPU.  Specifically
MM> locking it into place and applying the thermal paste.  The most important 
MM> expensive) component and I was sure I was gonna mess it up.  Turned out my
MM> apprehension outpaced reality.  Not only did the CPU lock in place flawles
MM> I didn't even have to mess with the paste as the cooling fan had it's own
MM> thermal pad...
MM> 
MM> Then cam that magic moment.  Will it work?   clickty...BEEP!>  The screen displayed the proper BIOS boot screen.  You
MM> should've seen me.  I was dancing around like a foodball player who just m
MM> the winning Super Bowl touchdown.  Yeah, you never forget your first build
MM> --- SBBSecho 3.37-Linux
MM>  * Origin: End Of The Line BBS - endofthelinebbs.com (1:124/5016)
Very cool!  I'm guessing the machine was a DX2, DX4, or Pentium system? 

... I cut it three times and it's still too short!

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