24 Mar
1997
24 Mar
'97
1:16 a.m.
It was thus said that the Great Roger Merchberger once stated:
At 05:54 PM 3/21/97 -0500, you wrote:
I own two Color Computers myself, and I've rarely see them around. The
last few ham fests only a few showed up (the last one I did see two Apple
Lisa's though).
It might also have something to do with geographical region. PCs are very
plentiful where I live, even the stuff from IBM. Why? Because IBM
developed the PC in Boca Raton, FL [1].
Uncommon - the less popular machines of an era.
Usually
have to hunt around, but persistence pays off.
Color computers, Coleco Adams and what not
fall into this catagory (IMHO).
Common - Fairly easy to find. Apple ][s, Amigas would be
here (again IMHO).
Ummm... my intention here is not to flame, but Tandy Color Computers are
*much* more abundant than you realize, mainly because (and I've learned
this thru observation and personal experience) that one usually notices the
most what one owns or has owned. My point is there was an immense production of the
Color Computer (there
must... I own 3 myself) and in my little town of 14,000, I can name people
who still own and use them, but the last Amiga I saw in this town was
almost 10 years ago. Mind you, I'm not saying they're not around... I'm
saying I don't see/take note of them, because I prefer Color Computers...
I've only met one other person that owned a Color Computer. But I've met
plenty that have owned and used Amigas. I don't know anyone that hasn't
owned a PC at one time or other. I know a few people that own Macs, but
they also tend to own PCs as well.
Again, it might be a geographical thing.
I can give you one bit of information: The Tandy Color
Computer line was in
production longer than any other 8-bit (and some 16-bit) home computer.
But then why do I keep seeing Apple ][s for sale everywhere? Might it be
that people keep good computers? 8-)
-spc (Always liked the 6809 over the 6502 anyway ... )
[1] IBM Main Site (which IBM pulled out of last year) is about 25
minutes (with average traffic) from my house, and about 5 from
my office. The college I attened is across the street from IBM.
Go figure.