On Tue, Mar 30, 2004 at 03:07:23PM -0500, Matt Jordan wrote: > more importantly: "How long will we care about them?" [snip] > A few years ago, the SE/30 (for example) was still very impressive (ok, > well - it still is) because it was so easily comparable to a PowerMac G4 > running the classic Mac OS.
People are into computers for different reasons. Part of the community is bound to stick around regardless, simply because they like the old machines. Part of the community will move on regardless, as newer machines meet their price point. I suffer from a bit of both: I slowly upgraded as the 68040s became cheaper, but finally stopped at the PowerPC models. With a lot of the community moving on to first generation PowerPCs, I have found myself reaching back in time and playing with the compact Macs (and branching out to other machines, like the Amiga). > I am really encouraged by the Apple II community though. They have stuck > by the machines and there is even new hardware developed for them(!). I > can only hope that the compact Mac will keep its base. It will keep its base. As I mentioned, a lot of the drifters have moved on to the first generation PowerPCs. As for new hardware: we can only hope. The thing about the Apple II is that it is a much more simplistic design. Part of the reason is hardware (it is easier to handle slower bus speeds), but I think the big reason is software (programming for the Macintosh is much more challenging and the expectations are higher). Eventually we are going to have our hands full with keeping these machines running. Fortunately it sounds like most of the problems are with the built in video, which doesn't use many custom components. > In the meantime, I will continue work on building my software archive so > that even if the older Mac's support fades, I will still have resources > for mine. We will always exist! Please don't kill us off yet! Byron. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
