31 Jul
2019
31 Jul
'19
11:42 a.m.
On Wed, 31 Jul 2019, Ian Finder via cctalk wrote:
The only mention I've heard of the event is that
the main attraction is 10
of the exact same boring, single-board, extremely simple, but incredibly
expensive computer. Perhaps an overrated collectible, rather than an
interesting technological showcase- my interests focus more toward the
latter.
I find it interesting. It was not incredibly expensive at $666.66
But, crazy collectors can really make a mess of prices.
There will also be Apollo Guidance Computer
And Bill Herd speaking.
The tiny exhibits are fascinating.
Last year, I was over in consignment, and didn't get to see much of them,
other than to get Tim Paterson's autograph for Richard.
I hope the turnout is better than we expect...
Let's hope so!
I'd like to see it work out so well that it becomes worthwhile to hold it
twice a year.
--
Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin at xenosoft.com