14 Aug
1998
14 Aug
'98
1:55 p.m.
Bob Wood wrote:
It is likely that I am the only person on this
list who is a total "outsider". I am a collectibles
dealer. I never touched a computer keyboard until
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But the personal computer is now as important as the
electric
lamp was 100 years ago. And, over time, the first examples
will be regarded with the same reverance as Edison's first
light bulbs. I feel lucky to be one of the people witnessing
the birth of that.
My sentiments exactly! I have long believed that collecting computers
will become as much respected as any other type of collecting, and
*that*, by its very nature, implies higher prices are on the way. To me,
saving the systems from that great dumpster in the sky is important. We
have a great advantage right now in that many of the pioneers are still
alive to be able to relate their thoughts and experiences ... during the
process where these things are beginning to gain in value.
As far this listserver is concerned (I hope you talked about your being
asked to leave with tongue in cheek!), this has been one of the most
informed and well rounded group of people I have been associated with.
To date, I have not found a better resource for information about our
"addictions"!