Classic Computers vs. Classic Computing

From: Douglas Quebbeman <dhquebbeman_at_theestopinalgroup.com>
Date: Fri Sep 14 07:43:06 2001

> I diagree.
>
> We need both the emulation-simulation fans, AND the hardware fans.

I keep reading my original post to see where it is that I suggest
a split; I don't. But you're not alone in having mis-read my post.

I've felt that discussions about emulators and simulators weren't
quite welcome here. I want to see them included.

[..snip..]

> As for the computing experiuance being computing, I also disagree.

Again, a misunderstanding... I consider the term "Classic Computing"
to be more inclusive than "Classic Computers". The latter implies
(to me) a hardware focus; the former is more inclusive, describing
both hardware and software.
 
> Building devices and interfacing them to the hardware has always been
> a major attraction to computing, and this is nearly all the original
> personal computers were able to do.

Hell, I know a guy that did this with mainframes as well.

I'm glad to have stimulated conversation; sorry so many are misreading
my intentions.

Regards,
-dq
Received on Fri Sep 14 2001 - 07:43:06 BST