13 May
2001
13 May
'01
2:32 p.m.
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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