Gidday ajp166
On 04-Jun-01, you wrote:
>> And what're all you ClassicCmpers doing reading e-mail on Windows PCs
> and
>> Macs anyhow? How embarassing. :-)
>>
>> -brian.
> Simple, other than PCs the only netable machines I have are, Vaxen,
> PDP-11s. Of those the PDP-11s really dont have a OS that supports IP networking
> and the vaxen are all serial consoles (no graphics). Doable on vaxen but not
> practical.
> I might do it on a CP/M crate but then I need a PC to run PPOE to serial
> gateway.
> Its a matter of expediency and general need for modern compatability even
> if I hate PCs in general.
You need an Amiga as a one stop solution. It's definitely classic, but
fully capable to 21st century standards. And the OS normally
impresses mini and mainframe freaks with it's economy, elegance and power.
Regards
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Received on Sun Jun 03 2001 - 19:07:04 BST