9 Aug
2007
9 Aug
'07
9:22 a.m.
At 07:01 AM 8/9/2007, Liam Proven wrote:
I've tried to make a couple of points which seem to
have sunk unnoticed.
While you're all happily arguing about the comparative virtues of
various models of generator, I have pointed out that there are already
very large-scale computer shows happening in the UK on a regular
basis: the commercial LAN parties.
Yes, you're right - classic computers can tag along at many sorts
of events. I recently attended the Midwest Gaming Classic:
http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/
Most of the place was jammed with delightful old pinball and
stand-up arcade machines, and exhibitors selling parts to
rebuild the same, but they also had a side event with a
display of many 70s and 80s PCs and gaming consoles.
It was quite well done. There were many models I hadn't seen in
person before. Some were running, some under glass. The web
site reminds me that at least
And both the young kids and the old-timers seemed to be enjoying
that part of the exhibit. (I was baffled to see my own boys
(9, 10, 12) to spend a half hour cheerfully playing Doom on
a network of old G3 Macs.)
It was held in several ballrooms of a hotel / conference center.
Loading docks were available and apparently they handled the
power concerns.
For the non-USAians, Oconomowoc (pop. 12,000, my old home town)
is about 30 minutes from Milwaukee (pop. ~1.7M region) in the Midwest.
Exhibitors and attendees drew from Chicago as well, roughly two hours away.
Gaming is huge, and there's always a game or two you can run on
a classic machine, so there's historical overlap and I'm sure
the gamers would be very receptive. Retro is cool and you guys
are holding the keys.
- John