19 Nov
2001
19 Nov
'01
1:13 a.m.
It's always a possiblility, John.
I scrapped an NBI word processor, saving the 8008 CPU in order to make a tie
tack out of it. That was in 1982, however. Not everybody has the same
prejudices/viewpoints, hence, some pretty ugly arguments.
There are some guys who won't dismember a seemingly irreprarble system just for
parts, while, I, for example, see most things as a potential source of parts
unless it is readily restorable to working condition. I recently learned that a
late model CoCo has a WD1772 in it. I'd quickly remove the FDC and scarp the
rest if I had one of those available. That would make some guys' skin crawl.
Almost every point in between the extremes has some adherents to that position.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: <jpero(a)sympatico.ca>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: Intel C8080A chip brings $565 on EBAY
From:
"John Galt" <gmphillips(a)earthlink.net>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Subject: Re: Intel C8080A chip brings $565 on EBAY
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 21:17:40 -0500
Reply-to: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Why are chip collectors so frowned upon on this
mailing list? Do you guys
think us chip collectors are out here busting up Intelec's, Altairs, and
IMSAI's to get the chips out of them or something?
We are legitimate collectors just like you guys are.
What is your intentions?! Collectors is catch-all word, some good
some bad!
Most "normal" people would say you guys are idiots
for preserving and collecting old computers and paying
2K+ for an old IMSAI 8080.
That $2K for Imsai is the supply and demand fostered by clueless but
greedy people who wanted to make this a collection stuff as a cash
cow than simply using it and fixing it and play with it, that
latter is amirable, former is frowned upon. Also Imsai is buggy and
botched up box. There's better built and properly designed S-100
boxens to play with.
Your original message didn't introduce yourself clearly first.
The way the message was written, sounded like business, intentions of
making $ and this message also doesn't reflect of these people on
this CC list. This is exactly what speared thru that wasp nest and
angry wasps flying out.
Give me a break.
Not a chance!...you have lot to explain to that CC list then
that uproar will settle down.
Cheers,
Wizard