Ancient machines turning on (was Re: eBay strikes again...)

From: Computer Room Internet Cafe <netcafe_at_pirie.mtx.net.au>
Date: Sat Oct 31 22:52:11 1998

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From: John Ruschmeyer <jruschme_at_exit109.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Sunday, 1 November 1998 10:42
Subject: Re: Ancient machines turning on (was Re: eBay strikes again...)



>That is to say, because any software which ran on them can still be
>run on a Pentium, there is little reason for someone to pick one up
>just to run some beloved old game,

Don't be too sure about that.
Try running Chuck Yeagers Air Combat on a Pentium or 686.
Or Battle Of Britain.

one don't work, one exhibits some very strange effects.
Both work very well on 386 or 486 machines.


Cheers

Geoff
Computer Room Internet Cafe
Port Pirie
South Australia.
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