So... in the
case of certain titles from certain vendors, don't discount
the value, historic _or_ otherwise, of the software in decent shape. Yes,
the "bits" are critical to running it; yes, many, many titles can be
found on abandonware sites; no, that's not always all that was in the box.
Exactly my point. The maps that came with each Ultima are also an
example.
Lets not forget many games had passwords or other useful information
in the manuals too. Ben.