Lost Treasures (was: Cray-1)

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Thu Apr 30 22:36:58 1998

On Thu, 30 Apr 1998, Sam Ismail wrote:

> On Thu, 30 Apr 1998, Doug Yowza wrote:
>
> > > Thankfully, the metal/plastic boxes our old computers were made with have
> > > virtually no value as 'interior decorations' (yet). However, there could be
> > > exceptions for maybe a couple of models. I recall some list members here
> > > had commented upon some as being rather attractive in appearance. I haven't
> > > come across those yet.
> >
> > Hmm, a list of computers that look good enough to display as art? Here's
> > mine (most are laptops):
> >
> > IMSAI 8080
> > GRiD Compass
> > Ampere WS1
> > MINDSET PC (good enough for MOMA, anyway)
> > NeXT Cube
> > eMate 300
>
> Of course you guys have heard of converting a Mac into a fish tnak?

I don't have a problem with that as long as they are small fish! Reminds
me of a friend who has stacked up Kaypros to use as end tables to a small
sofa.
                                                 - don
 
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