On Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 4:44 PM Nigel Williams via cctalk < [email protected]> wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM Paul Koning via cctalk > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Probably a local mod. The VT52s I used (at DEC) all had the "grind" > sound. The "beep" did not arrive until the VT100. > > Is the grind-sound of the VT52 unique to that model? did it appear on > any other DEC terminals or did any other manufacturers not have a > "beep" sound? > > Anyone know why DEC chose to use the grind-noise? it was a singularly > unpleasant sound, it had the effect of not wanting to trigger it. > I think gear and tab + motor was cheaper than a speaker? And it was early days so anything goes? But that's speculation after spending 30 years in or near the "BOM cost is king" crowd. Warner >
