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To: Saturn V who wrote (91640)11/3/1999 1:38:00 PM
From: Brian Malloy  Respond to of 186894
 
Well you know what they say,
"silicone toys were made for boys"



To: Saturn V who wrote (91640)11/3/1999 1:45:00 PM
From: Paul Engel  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 186894
 
Saturn V - Re: "Thirty years ago, before Silicon Valley became a household word, most people could not distinguisgh between Silicon and Silicone. I would cringe when National TV broadcasters would refer to the Silicone Valley. Friends would snigger when I told them that I would be visiting Silicon Valley.
When I told people that I was a Semiconductor Engineer, people assumed that I worked for the Railroad, and did the job of the Train Conductor and the Engineer! Silicon Engineer did not get much respect either."

I don't think things have changed too much - most people in mid-America probably think the same way today.

Semiconductors are like Black Magic - whereas a Steam Locomotive or Diesel Engine can be seen, smelled, felt - EXPERIENCED.

Paul