Collecting PCs

From: Sander Ruitenbeek <sander_at_Cam045101.student.utwente.nl>
Date: Tue May 18 13:42:16 1999

On Tue, 18 May 1999, Mike Ford wrote:

> I think we need to clarify collecting vs acquiring. The reason I bought a
> IBM 5140 is that I think it represents a unique point in computer
> development. The reason I bought a 486 clone is that I wanted a cheap Linux
> server/router box. The appeal of a PS/2, or even a 5150, is kind of in the
> middle combined with there current low prices.
Well, the IBM 5140 stands in the front row when we talk about PCs, even
the new ones. They still have (in one way or another) the ISA bus. I mean,
that's one of the most visible things inside the PC.

> Certainly nobody needs my or anyone elses approval prior to collecting
> anything they see fit to, but I do tend to agree that few 486 or pentium
> clones will ever fall into what we conventionally think of collectible
> items. They are too common and too similar for my tastes.
The PS/2, at least the first ones, were not too common if you take it to
todays standards. Now everybody has a PC, and it's all Pentium or
higher/equivalent. What's rare today is to have a development cpu or board
in your 'clone'.

Just my .00002 cents.

Sander
Received on Tue May 18 1999 - 13:42:16 BST