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From: Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com>
Date: Sun May 13 21:32:25 2001

On Sun, 13 May 2001, Jeff Hellige wrote:

> that were in the original. Sometimes though it is these minor things
> that mean the difference. If one wants to look at the Mona Lisa as a
> whole, any image or reproduction of it will suffice. If one wants to
> actually study how DaVinci painted and what made his style unique
> then you must seek out an original. In the end, it all boils down to

Very good point!

> what level one looks at and appreciates the item as to how important
> the vintage or original is. For most people, a copy is all well and
> good but there are those whose appreciation goes deepter, for reasons
> no less valid. One could likely replicate early designs of Steve
> Wozniak without too much trouble but would that same replica convey
> his sense of style in the board layout, unless it was just an
> outright copy?

Not only that, but what about soldering technique, the most directly
tangible evidence of an original electronics work? Would you also be able
to match the PCB color, or source some of the parts? Some analogies to
consider :)

Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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