20 Jul
2015
20 Jul
'15
2:03 p.m.
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck
Guzis
Sent: 15 June 2015 18:25
To: General at classiccmp.org; Discussion at classiccmp.org:On-Topic and Off-
Topic Posts
Subject: Re: using new technology on old machines. Was: PDP-12 Restoration
at the RICM
On 06/14/2015 12:41 PM, Simon Claessen wrote:
I think so long as the machine isn't unique then I think this is a reasonable approach
to take.
as long as it is done in a way that it can be
restored to its
original, i have no problems in using newer technology in older
machines. we have a alix sbc build into our tek 4002a for
demonstrational purpouses, all done without damaging or altering the
original
machine.
I'm a bit more pragmatic. Whatever it takes to get something running, I'll do
it. For me, that's the entire point of having the old stuff around. Otherwise,
a non-working box is scarcely better than any other piece of antique e-
waste. If there's an accurate emulation available on
modern hardware, I'll
use that rather than play with some old, cranky piece of iron.
That can be fun to.
Others may certainly have different opinions.
I think you have to be pragmatic. I have now finished my Baby Baby Video here:-
https://youtu.be/OGcAmrFoRrY
Its pretty much cycle accurate...
--Chuck
Dave
G4UGM