18 May
1999
18 May
'99
5:19 a.m.
I think we need to clarify collecting vs acquiring. The reason I bought a
IBM 5140 is that I think it represents a unique point in computer
development. The reason I bought a 486 clone is that I wanted a cheap Linux
server/router box. The appeal of a PS/2, or even a 5150, is kind of in the
middle combined with there current low prices.
Certainly nobody needs my or anyone elses approval prior to collecting
anything they see fit to, but I do tend to agree that few 486 or pentium
clones will ever fall into what we conventionally think of collectible
items. They are too common and too similar for my tastes.