18 Nov
2001
18 Nov
'01
9:36 p.m.
John Galt skrev:
Well, on the topic of idiots, top-quoting is not the smartest thing to do...
Why are chip collectors so frowned upon on this mailing
list? Do you guys
think us chip collectors are out here busting up Intelec's, Altairs, and
IMSAI's to get the chips out of them or something?
You aren't?
We are legitimate collectors just like you guys are.
Only you collect rubbish.
Most "normal" people would say you guys are
idiots
for preserving and collecting old computers and paying
2K+ for an old IMSAI 8080.
I suppose they are. 2000 dollars is a lot of money.
Give me a break.
Better yet, give me all those old "worthless"
purple C8080A's you have
laying around. I'll give you
$1 ea. for them so you won't feel like you're taking advantage of an
"idiot".
If I had one, I think I'd rather be looking for an idiot than giving themaway,
I'm afraid.
Now, looking at old computer chips can be fun for a while, but they are
essentially worthless, unless you are of an inclination similar to Tony's and
have got an electron microscope. They are meant to run computers, not to sit
there and do nothing. I have the same stance on people who collect computers
and game just for keeping them, instead of using them.
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werden.
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