Re: Unlurking

Tim:

> Best way to go if you want to play with Linux is pick up an old Pentium and
> load it on that. Then you can take all the time you want and don't have to
> fuss with anything more complex than a workstation install and running a
> script.

You have a point there, maybe this is the way to go with a Pentium and
build from there. It just has looked very frustrating to many people
thus far and I was going to avoid some headaches if I could. We'll see
what develops.

> OK, now that you have de-lurked and spilled the beans, tell us more about
> the laser. What is the design, where did you get the info to build it, and
> can us mere mortals manage to make one work?

The design is CO2, flowing gas, unsealed units for both. Yes, anyone can
build them, and the best place to get info on this is at the first URL
listed below. This is a very comprehensive site dedicated to the laser
novice and amateur with many links to other sites that also offer info
on building homebrew units. This gent that put this site together has
been very dedicated to the home-laser enthusiast.

The second URL is to a list called "LASERGROWERS". This list is much the
same as we have here were many laser builders and users get together to
share and talk about their ideas and designs. It has some very
interesting and very knowledgeable people there.

http://plop.phys.cwru.edu/repairfaq/sam/lasercc2.htm#cc2toc

buzz_ard2@...

Hope this helps Tim, maybe I will see you there sometime...cheers

Don Hughes