MOTM

Sockets cause leakage currents *unless* they are gold plated "screw machine"
types
like in the '110.

Also, Why socket a 25 cent chip?

Usually, the 25 cent chips don't go bad.

Paul S.

----- Original Message -----
From: <Elhardt@...>
To: <motm@onelist.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 1999 2:07 AM
Subject: [motm] To Socket or Not To Socket, That is the question


> From: Elhardt@...
>
> The MOTM kits don't come with dip sockets.  I prefer to socket the ICs
just
> incase I need to replace or swap a chip for any reason.  I have a lot of
dip
> sockets laying around doing nothing.  I know if I just go ahead and socket
> the chips, I will be told afterwards that I should not have.  So I might
as
> well ask the question before doing so.  Is there any reason I should not
> socket the ICs?
>
> Thanks,
> -Elhardt
>
> >