31 May
2005
31 May
'05
5:25 p.m.
From: "Tony Duell" <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 7:00 PM
<snip>
Yes it would. But you're forgetting something. I
_use_ my classic
computers, and therefore make modifications to make them more useable
while preserving the basic design of the machine (what I mean my that is
that I will hack a memory board to use larger-capacity ICs, I will make a
mod to use a more modern replacement chip [1], etc. What I won't do is
totally change the architecture of the machine, e.g. by replacing the
guts with a PC running an emulator).
<snip>
-tony
What's funny is that Imsai (Todd Fischer & Howard Harte) is developing a
line of computers that includes a modern PC running an emulator in a classic
looking case (all new nothing classic destroyed).
They have a chassis that is an upgrade from the original Imsai 8080, it
accepts ATX style guts and a Front panel with all the flashing lights &
switches that ties into an emulator ;-)
The same chassis & front panel also works with an S100 card cage & EZ80
based CPU to be a "real classic" computer (but new manufacture).
Todd is looking into having a dummy front that is non-functional to reduce
cost but allow a modern computer to look like a classic.
Randy
www.s100-manuals.com