CLASSICCMP digest 99

From: e.tedeschi <enrico_at_Brighton-UK.com>
Date: Wed Jul 2 01:36:02 1997

Tony Duell wrote:

> > The whole definition argument seems pretty pointless, Enrico. That's what
> > I was trying to say in the first place. If you want to set your own
> > definitions of what constitutes a 'home computer,' that's fine.

> But this is NOT a home computers list. It's an ALL computers list. That is made
> 100% clear in the FAQ. Define what you like, talk about what you like (provided
> it computes and is at least 10 years old), and the rest of us will do the same
>
> > us will happily(?) continue to use whatever strikes our fancy for computing
> > hardware in the home (a much better definition, I think).
> >
> > As has been pointed out, this group is for discussion of 'classic'
> > computers. Bill Whitson's definition of 'classic,' in this case, refers to
> > ANY machine that is ten years or more old. Period.

EXACTLY. I think that before flaming and attacking someone for what he
never said I think it would be wiser to read slowly and thoughtfully
what it arrives on your screen:

- I did not start this war of words on home computers (someone else did)
- I am not against the talking or the collectin of "big" computers
- I don't think that this mailing list is just about home-computers
(whatever they might be)
- I wish you stop being so superficial and possessive and get on with
collecting and discussing about collecting and using old historical
computers
- I wish you stop beign so self-centered and concentrate in finding good
sides in people and situations

I think this list is a wonderful occasion for us all to learn and share
our experience on something whcih changed the way we all act and think

Thank you

enrico
Received on Wed Jul 02 1997 - 01:36:02 BST