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Re: Napco 2600 question



On Feb 10, 7:09?pm, "Doug" <n...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I was thinking more along the lines of its present day use-
>
> The noun Luddite specifically refers to one of a group of early 19th century
> English workmen who were campaigning against the automation of the power
> loom. Under cover of night and generally masked, the workers often destroyed
> the equipment that had displaced them. Today the word broadly refers to
> anyone who is opposed to technological change or new working methods. The
> name Luddite is presumed to come from the leader of these angry workmen: Ned
> Ludd. ...
>

Hmmm, I wonder if their masks were made of cloth from the looms.

And I think nowdays they are known as Leuckites.



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