[ale] Engineering Archaeology

[William Bagwell]

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