29 Feb
2008
29 Feb
'08
2:26 p.m.
On 29 Feb 2008 at 15:53, Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
And it can be damn impressive to write a bootloader
into RAM from
memory.
Not nearly as impressive as seeing someone keypunch a boot loader
without a crib sheet...
Pat Finnegan wrote:
Because they're *pretty*. Isn't that the
whole point we're here?
That would explain why nobody wants to collect IBM 1401s--ugly drab
gray with blue trim and very few blinkenlights. If, on the other
hand, it was painted in shocking pink with chartreuse trim and acres
of lights, it'd be a real collector's item...
I understand now. :)
Cheers,
Chuck