What Classic Computer are All About - A Lovers View

From: James L. Rice <jrice_at_texoma.net>
Date: Thu Jul 10 22:58:21 1997

Marvin wrote:

> Brett wrote:
> >
> > I also get a little perturbed when people state "This Weekends
> Haul".
> > I really don't have the time or inclination to read about all the
> neat
> > stuff I DID NOT get. I understand the joy and amazement of those of
> you
>
> I, for one, enjoy reading about what other people pick up. For one
> thing, it is nice to see what pricing other people are paying and it
> helps put perspective on other freebee's/purchases I may get in the
> future. It also gives a feeling for what computers/stuff is available
>
> out there. These "Weekend Haul" reports give a LOT of good
> information
> and insight other than just "look at the neat stuff I picked up."
> Isn't
> this what collecting is all about?

   I've been guilty of posting my "Weekend's Haul" a couple of times. I
like to know what other people find and what the are paying for it.
Kind of a reality check against what I find around Dallas-Ft Worth. If
somebody gets something I really want, I might write them and see if
they want to trade or if it's really something they really want. I
sometimes pickup something that I don't collect so I can help someone
else out or trade for something I really want or "need". :-)

I'm sorry if this offend someone, but I like to know who comes across
unique hardware and even if I envy them, I'm also proud for them.

As for the philosophy wars, if I don't really care about the "soul or
zen" of computing, I don't have to read those posts....that is what a
"delete" button is for!
Received on Thu Jul 10 1997 - 22:58:21 BST