1 Jul
2016
1 Jul
'16
7 a.m.
On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 9:09 PM, Terry Stewart <terry at webweavers.co.nz> wrote:
My classic/vintage computer activity has taken a back
seat lately but I did
find a machine I had on the "classic" list for some time. It's now part
of
the collection.
http://www.classic-computers.org.nz/collection/imac.htm
Cool.
Some would say this is not vintage, classic or
collectible (and so
shouldn't be discussed here). However, these are all subjected terms which
can be (and are!) argued about at length.
I would say that it is. It's an iconic machine that runs a
no-longer-mainstream and does represent an inflection point in Apple's
long history.
To me it's a noteworthy model which had some
impact on personal computing
(notably by helping put Apple back in the game).
Exactly.
Vintage? At only 18
years old perhaps not but a classic and collectible? As time goes by I
would say yes.
I also encompasses some interest design elements - the shift to color
definitely stands out, as does that terrible mouse.
I happen to have one myself. I should dust it off and fire it up and
check what OS is on the disk.
-ethan