Originally Posted By: Faldage


The teletypes we had in the '70s used Ø and 0 for the letter and the number, but there was no consistency from one teletype to another nor was there any necessary consistency between the keyboard and the type cylinder on any given machine.


I never knew that. My experience with teletypes was limited to less than 10 and maybe only two or different brands. Interesting and noted. (Also, I just realized that I put this in the wrong group.)

Last edited by TheFallibleFiend; 05/27/2011 1:19 AM.