Kids these days

From: Jason Willgruber <roblwill_at_usaor.net>
Date: Fri Sep 18 19:50:25 1998

> I'm not talking about me. I'm talking about the fun the nerdy kids these
> days could be having if they discovered classic computers.
>

Hey - I'm one of 'em. I've got an old drafting table in my basement
covered (and full of) obsolete (286 and older) computer stuff. It's also
scattered various places in my house.

> Actually, there is one kid I've been talking to in e-mail (although he's
> 19 now so "kid" may not be appropriate anymore). He built some sort of
> digital logic contraption with relays out of an old elevator controller!
> It sounds wild. He said it can do actual useful work, such as image
> processing. I don't know the total details, but I'm trying to get him to
> exhibit it at the Vintage Computer Festival. He said its very large and
> would be a burden to move, but I'm trying to figure out a way to help him
> get it to the venue. That sort of project should inspire many people
> around his age to embark on similar projects of their own.
>
I'm only 15... I had a few plans for a few things, but the only problem is
that I need to find an EPROM programmer and some old chips. Any idea where
to get one - cheap??

ThAnX,
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         -Jason
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Received on Fri Sep 18 1998 - 19:50:25 BST