1 Sep
2006
1 Sep
'06
2:27 p.m.
Sean Conner <spc at conman.org> wrote:
So how about, "If it's a computing device
of some sort that isn't made
anymore, nor is there any commercial support to be had for it. Oh, and if
the computing device is capable of running Windows 95 or better, it's still
off topic."
I would like to add the caveat that if, say, someone is using a
hyper-super modern number-crunching x86 PC to do DSP-stuff
for the express purpose of doing data recovery from DECtapes
or 7-track magtape from 40 years ago, that IS INTERESTING and
probably on-topic. Not so much for exactly what the modern
computer is, but more for what it does and how it gives a window
into the old media.
OTOH everybody's favorite hardware engine for SIMH or Charon-11
and how they've modded it with neon lights is probably NOT interesting
(unless they're Nixies!)
Tim.