Interesting how some of his criteria for new equipment, which rule out buying a computer, are very much consistent with the hacker spirit: 3. It should do work

Interesting how some of his criteria for new equipment, which rule out buying a computer, are very much consistent with the hacker spirit: 3. It should do work that is clearly and demonstrably better than the one it replaces. 4. It should use less energy than the one it replaces. 6. It should be repairable by a person of ordinary intelligence, provided that he or she has the necessary tools. 7. It should be purchasable and repairable as near to home as possible.