[sdiy] TI to buy NatSemi!!!!!

[David G. Dixon]

> Things change...

Sorry, but I just can't leave this alone.

You know what else has changed?  The ability and the desire to build things
for oneself.  Back in the day, there was Heathkit and the AARL.  You could
build yourself a television or a ham radio from parts you could buy at your
local Radio Shack!  The ability to build your own stuff was a big part of
the joy of electronics for many people. 

Do you see anybody building their own plasma flat-screen or iPad?  I suppose
you could if you were a mad genius and really, really dedicated (or crazy),
but back in the day, building your own electronic gizmos was within the
capability of people of normal intelligence and means!

I could say more, but this short video clip I came across about the Future
of Electronics in Australia pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter:

http://www.nutsvolts.com/index.php?/blog/post/state_of_electronics_trailer