4 Aug
2006
4 Aug
'06
8:15 p.m.
Segin wrote:
I wouldn't say "emotionally attached"
myself, since I exibit no
emotional response to... well, anything! I like old hardware, mainly
cause it's more dependable than today's workstations and desktops. Why?
Because companies actually put thought into creating parts that were
durable back then. Compare it to cars (my favorite analogy against
computers), A 1969 Ford Mustang is usually more durable, dependable, and
will survive a crash with substantally less damage than, say, a 2005 Kia
Optima or Saab xB.
Sure. But the PASSENGERS will have substantially MORE damage than
those in that 2005 vehicle...
Don't confuse consumer "peecees" with other modern machines.
(what's the MTBF on that 15 year old disk drive from your 386sx??)