I have been a user and follower of Apple Computers since the ][e. Over the years I have compiled a wonderful little collection of Apple Computers and peripherals.
Apple ][e Macintosh SE (one of the first Macs to use ADB) Powerbook 180c (one of the first color Powerbooks) Apple StyleWriter Apple Newton 100 (The handheld that could have been) Apple QuickTake 100 (Apple's 1st offering to the digital Camera Market) Apple StyleWriter II (Sleak, nearly portable B&W printer) Others are on the way from eBay, schools and other sources. Oh, yes, they all still work perfectly. Hey, I can't even say that for my Powerbook G3, nor my B&W G3 tower. I am hoping to develop an Apple Museum or display by which the public can learn about the history and evolution of Apple and computers in general including Apple's true role in the history of computers. I want to give people a hands on look at many of the breakthrough models and designs. Yes, that means being able to play pong on the ][e using Apple paddles early on in the display. I would like to have many pictures hung of those who made it all happen, breakthrough programs on each computer, quotes from pioneers, machine specs, evolution of the MacOS, and anything else Apple related. My target audience will mostly consist of high school students at first. I do hope that with the help of others in the Mac community, I can organize and display most all models and makes of Apple computers. So, If anyone has any Pre-G3 computers or peripherals that are broken, or that work, stored in the attack or closet, please consider donating them to my cause. It may take a year or more to collect and organize enough computers and peripherals to make the display a public attraction, but, someone needs to do it. I am very sentimental and eccentric when it comes to Apple. Wow... who can say that about IBM compatibles and Windows. So...Please don't destroy history by dismantling these innovative pieces of technology. At least give them to a good cause. I will be happy to drive from Lexington to pick up any donations. Even if you can't bare to part with your Apples, please SEND A LIST of anything that you would like to temporarily donate at the time of the display. I hope to be joining you all in Louisville soon. As of yet, to my knowledge, Lexington has no Macintosh User Group. :( Please send lists and correspondence to: robertjordan at mjrecording.com Bachelor of Music Education (K-12 Vocal and Instrumental) Cheers The next meeting of the Louisville Computer Society will be May 28. For more information, see <http://www.aye.net/~lcs>. A calendar of activities is at <http://www.calsnet.net/macusers>.
