23 Jan
2002
23 Jan
'02
11:39 a.m.
You're right, he can do that. However, if he does, he won't know any more
when he's done than when he started. The thing of value is the user's time.
My objection to Apple hardware/software has always been their total disregard
for the user's time and data. However, if the user is unwilling to learn what
the system does before "doing" it, he gets what he deserves. IN this case, it
means that instead of learning something meaningful, he learns less than
nothing.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lawrence LeMay" <lemay(a)cs.umn.edu>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: Apple II boards
perhaps...
> Well, as with any other system, once you know
about the "vanilla" system,
you
> can easily decide for yourself what additional
hardware you need. The way
to
> make sure you never get it right is to run out
and snag everything that
seems
> "neat" without first knowing,
absolutely, what the consequence of
attempting
to use it will
be.
Dick
Thats starting to sound a bit like white-coat syndrome. These computers
are not rare artifacts to be hidden away behind glass walls, only to be
touched by the neophites in white lab coats, you know. Go ahead and
experiment, heck throw the completely wrong hardware in and cause a
major short circuit! And in so doing, know that you can always get another
apple ][+ or 3 for about $5 (if not for free, heaven knows i keep getting
offered the things...)
Cmon, what could possibly be less valuable than an Apple ][+? A C64
-Lawrence LeMay