23 Mar
2004
23 Mar
'04
11:34 a.m.
ben franchuk <bfranchuk(a)jetnet.ab.ca> wrote:
Like who would invest in a NEW LS-TTL computer?
Someone who is truly dedicated to the cause of computing, who understands that
computing technology took the wrong turn about 20 years ago, and who is
dedicated to fixing it and setting it back on track.
That's why I'm building a new VAX, a real bona fide VAX product just like DEC,
NOT an emulator.
When the Republic of Mars declares independence and holds its first presidential
election, I'll definitely run with a platform of immigration and customs laws
that would require migrants from Earth to leave their pee seas behind and allow
only Classic Computers to be used in the Republic of Mars. Supplying the entire
Republic of Mars with enough VAX processors will be no small task, and the
limited stockpiled of old DEC gear will certainly be insufficient. We need new
production.
We need new real Classic Computers in full production. Emulators are not the
answer: what are you going to run your emulator on if non-Classic computers are
banned?
MS
23 Mar
23 Mar
noon
Michael Sokolov wrote:
ben franchuk <bfranchuk(a)jetnet.ab.ca> wrote:
I think we need real CPU's not just emulators for the classic computers
of all the older systems. In real life I have not had much good luck
with the vax, since it was in the era of "Thou users shall not touch
the most holy VAX".
Like who would invest in a NEW LS-TTL computer?
Someone who is truly dedicated to the cause of computing, who understands that
computing technology took the wrong turn about 20 years ago, and who is
dedicated to fixing it and setting it back on track.
That's why I'm building a new VAX, a real bona fide VAX product just like DEC,
NOT an emulator. When the Republic of Mars declares independence and
holds its first presidential
election, I'll definitely run with a platform of immigration and customs laws
that would require migrants from Earth to leave their pee seas behind and allow
only Classic Computers to be used in the Republic of Mars. Supplying the entire
Republic of Mars with enough VAX processors will be no small task, and the
limited stockpiled of old DEC gear will certainly be insufficient. We need new
production.
Well count me a rebel, Down with VAX, down with the Republic!
"Organic transistors and computers need to be developed on MARS,
not silicon stuff." I favor a simple techological base for MARS
since I could not be independant with having to rely on some EARTH
patent or custom chip, for basic things like air or food and water.
BTW Travel to MARS is keeping me from claming my 3.125 square miles
of land.
We need new real Classic Computers in full production.
Emulators are not the
answer: what are you going to run your emulator on if non-Classic computers are
banned?
MS
Pulls out a slide rule. (-_-)
Ben.
2:50 p.m.
On Tue, 23 Mar 2004, ben franchuk wrote:
Well count me a rebel, Down with VAX, down with the
Republic!
"Organic transistors and computers need to be developed on MARS,
not silicon stuff." I favor a simple techological base for MARS
since I could not be independant with having to rely on some EARTH
patent or custom chip, for basic things like air or food and water.
There are no patents on Mars. If they wanted to come after you, they'd
have to send their lawyers over, which is too costly (and there aren't any
four star hotels or health spas there).
On Mars, all bets are off. And if I get there first, you'll all have to
bow to me. Muhahahahaha!
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3:19 p.m.
Emulators are not the answer: what are you going to
run your emulator
on if non-Classic computers are banned?
I am most certainly not going to be anywhere that's evil enough to lay
down bans on what kinds of computers may see private use.
And I do not mean "evil" in the Jargon File sense. Such a ban would be
deeply evil in the serious sense of the word, and I for one will not
tolerate it.
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