> It's fascinating how the early inventors/engineers approached the
> horseless carriage design problems with fewer preconceived notions than
> those who followed.
>
That is true with most evolving technologies. As a certified airplane nut, I
can assure you the variety of strage designs that were used in cars in the
early days are duplicated in airplanes.
In fact the same could be said for cameras, computers, etc. Eventually
designs filter down to the most economical designs and become cost
effective, reliable and often boring....thank goodness for whackos!
jeh@fotec.com http://www.fotec.com/jim.htm
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