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On Fri, 8 Jan 1999, Tony Duell wrote: I think the original poster stated explicitly that he wanted it for reasons of nostalgia, perhaps the top reason most of us want an old machine. When anybody asks me why the hell I would want some old machine, I take off my shoe and pound it on the table 1-10 times: 1) Nostalgia! I used to have/use one! 2) Revenge! I couldn't afford one when new, now I can! 3) History! Save it from the dumpster for the benefit of mankind. 4) Money! I'll be rich when I sell this crap to some sucker! 5) Beanie Mania! I don't have this model in this color! 6) Fun! I can't afford a real hobby! 7) Furniture! And it makes a great coffee table! 8) Pizzaz! Because I really do Think Different! 9) Pride! Because it means I'll have one and you won't, you dolt! 10) The real reason: because it's there. -- Doug