18 Nov
1997
18 Nov
'97
1:27 a.m.
On Tue, 18 Nov 1997, HOTZE wrote:
(2) The definition is pretty much fine as it is, but
(3) (The BIG one) Many
computers will NOT be significant classics... origionally, as has been pointed
out, the "10 year" rule was to make sure that IBMs weren't included...
first the
IBM/PC, then the IBM XT, then the AT, and pretty soon, we'll be getting in to a
time where the words "IBM Compatible" are going to get replaced with
"PC." The
The rule was not meant to exclude the IBM PC or its descendants. It was
meant to discourage discussion of contemporary computing as there are
hundreds of news and discussion groups already existing to cover those
issues. If you read the FAQ, Bill clearly explains the purpose of the
"ten year rule" in this light (at least I think he does).
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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