24 Jan
1999
24 Jan
'99
8:48 a.m.
On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, Bill Yakowenko wrote:
4. Simply having origins in something that is classic
does not make a
thing classic. Otherwise *everything* would be classic.
Here's the dictionary definition of "classic" that I think most of us mean
when we use the word in the context of this list:
Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.
The problem is that "significance" and "worth" are personal judgement
calls. I really think it's futile to try to define acceptable criteria.
How about defining it this way:
Discussions related to machines no longer supported by their
manufacturers, with the exception of old IBM PCs, Macs, and their
clones.
-- Doug