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Date: 29 May 90 10:22:11 GMT
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1) whether the pc532 can get by without a fan
   (if not, what's recommended air flow ?)

2) how much trouble a pc532 causes with respect to EMI
   (Is a tightly sealed metal chassis necessary, or can I get away with
   a chassis built from popsicle sticks ?)
   The only working pc532 I've seen (Jon Loeliger's) was surrounded by so
   many other EMI generators that it was almost impossible to gather
   any meaningful data regarding EMI.

3) unexpected problems during assembly and troubleshooting ?  I've seen a
   few mentioned on this list, but given the apparently low percentage of
   pc532 owners with significant hardware experience, it seems likely that
   there are some tales worth telling.  If nothing else, I'd expect at least
   a few DOA chips, given the total number of components installed in pc532
   systmes to date.

4) Anyone have recommendations/sources for the misc. stuff (power supply,
   fan, chassis, terminals, cables, disks, etc.) that's not been included
   in the group parts buys ?  I'd be especially interested in comments about
   what to look for re power supplies. I suspect there's a fair amount of
   junk on the market, and would prefer not to find out the hard way.
   If you recommend suppliers, please include address and phone number.

Thanks!