Fallout source is gone too. There was just no reliable way to store source code back then, a lot of times it was just one of the developers that had it sitting in a desk drawer.

If it’s new enough, maybe a burnt CD.

Sometimes licenses get in the way, it’s possible they bought an engine or tech from a 3rd party and don’t have the legal standing (or don’t know if they do or not) to release the source.

Not all cd players had an accessible lens. A car deck had a slot insert and there was no way to get at the lens without disassembling the whole thing.

Computer CD players also had a tray that extended so the lens was mostly hidden.

Boomboxes and portable CD players had pop up lids where you could see the lens, but there were probably an equal number of players where you couldn’t access it.

Shift-A and Shift-I to append at the end or insert at the start.

Once you know the system, it’s much easier to do everything without having to take your hands off the keyboard to use a mouse.

https://www.printables.com/model/1051411-framework-portable-handheld-case-beth-deck-rev-15

Literally the only thing I code in at work. Have done so for decades.

Can’t stop, won’t stop.

I write code every day at my job. I use vim.

It does everything I need it to do, and it works exactly the same way on every system I touch, and functions the same way since I started using it decades ago (aside from being able to use arrow keys now instead of hjkl)

If I HAVE to do any coding on Windows, I use notepad++.

… if they can design and print a case they probably already owned a 3d printer. The amount of plastic used to make the small case is likely just a few grams. Probably around $1 of plastic total.

Yes, the article is pretty light on details since it’s just a rehash of a couple of comments with no actual reporting, but don’t blame the person for designing and printing a neat little case for their hobby. This is a perfectly acceptable way to repair and continue to use some broken electronics.