• AClassyGentleman@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Situation: There are 20 screw standards.

    John Corporate: “20 standards… I know, I’ll create a new type of screw that will be unique to my corporate overlords and prevent users from repairing their own devices!”

    Situation: There are 21 screw standards.

  • MyFeetOwnMySoul@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Anyone who willfully uses a slotted screw on a new project in the presence of even somewhat reasonable alternatives should have a lifetime ban on designing any items for anyone.

    Also, use Robertsons, gink.