29 Sep
2007
29 Sep
'07
7:35 p.m.
On Sat, 29 Sep 2007, Chuck Guzis wrote:
For my purposes, an accurate emulator is just as good
(or even
better) than the original. I don't need to worry about flakey
components, or out-of-adjustment drives.
Well, . . .
you could implement a truly bug-for-bug emulator, and simulate in software
the effects of flaky components and out-of-adjustment drives.
Maybe like the guy who modified the TRS80 BLACKJACK program to be "more
realistic" - multiple "dealer" profiles chosen at random, and according to
your winnings, some of which shorted payouts, dealt seconds, or just plin
NEVER LOST.