On 18 Jan 2007 at 7:24, Richard wrote:
However, since my first computing experiences were all
through
terminals (some of them graphical, notably HP2648A and Tektronix
4010), its defines the "nostalgia" element for me.
Perhaps that explains why there's so much interest in DEC equipment
here. A lot of folks had first work experience on the stuff--and
it's readily available.
If someone offered me an 026 keypunch, I don't know that I'd be eager
to take it in, even though it probably has the same place in my mind
that a terminal does in yours. What would I do with it? The
hardware that used cards for I/O is long gone. It's sort of like
having a victrola with no records to play.
At least terminals can stilll be put to some use.
Cheers,
Chuck