Uncle Dave's own words:
"I've surprised myself a bit these last weeks, and I am starting to think that I can actually USE this kn7k till I decide not to.It has no serious drawbacks that hinder my performance, and in fact - the spund system greatly enhances it, so for now ....
I'm a techie ......."

So now we know why 'technics' is being shut down... In converting UD (even if only for a little while), they had met their ULTIMATE CHALLENGE !!! .... there was nothing left to prove or accomplish!!! ....
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