Original IBM PC (was Re: Prices to pay for old

From: D. Peschel <dpeschel_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Fri May 22 15:46:37 1998

> >What distinguishes the two series?
>
> As noted, I don't know. I'm hoping that someone like Tony does.

I saw the other message on this topic after I sent mine.

> >I hope that "16K" means "16/64K model" as opposed to "actually equipped with
> >16K of memory."
>
> Your hopes are dashed. The only pricey IBM PCs are the ones that had 16K
> installed at the factory and weren't upgraded. The 64K ones are relatively
> common, although worth keeping; it's like the difference between a Lisa One
> and a Lisa 2.

That's absurd (bordering on perverse) -- what could you DO with a machine
like that? (Yes, run BASIC and use cassettes... I know.)

-- Derek
Received on Fri May 22 1998 - 15:46:37 BST