Noise levels increasing and have become deafening

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Mon Oct 26 14:50:58 1998

Keith Whitehead wrote:
>
> I joined the list some time ago because it was a means to get information
> about some of the old computers I have collected, hardware and software
> wise. This list no longer serves that purpose.

I joined for the same reason, and for me, it does serve that purpose.


> What does a 64 bit Z80 have to do with old computers

A Z80 qualifies as discussion material within the guidelines of the FAQ.
How it is used or can be used also qualifies.

> What does gripes about EBay have to do about old computers

Many of us are collectors, and as such, ebay is one of the few places where
a value can be attached to these computers. What is the difference between
gripes about ebay, and gripes about the bus problems on the original
Altair. The discussions on both address solutions.

> What does a modern college education have to do with old computers

Easy, the same thing that any discussion here has to do with old computers.
Education is something that goes on for every intelligent persons lifetime,
and perspective is an important part of education. When parts of modern
education place little or no value on things that some of us think are
important, there is enough experience on this list to say that perhaps
modern education is not doing a very good job. And that affects what is
(for most of us) our hobby.
Received on Mon Oct 26 1998 - 14:50:58 GMT

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