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Re: Old computers
Posted By: Howard, on host 207.69.140.21
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at 11:45:30
In Reply To: Old computers posted by Ciaran on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at 03:23:36:

> Does anybody have any old computers still lying about in their house? For example, Amigas, Commodore 64s, Ataris, etc. If so, do you still use 'em for anything, such as playing games?
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> We've still got an Amstrad CPC464 in our house, which was Amstrad's first computer. It has an amazing 64KB of RAM and uses a tape drive for storage - and we still have some tapes for it, too. :D I used to love playing Gauntlet on it. Man, that was cool.
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> On a slightly different note, I still like composing tunes for the Commodore 64 using an emulator, even though I've never owned one. It's just so cool to see what you can do in three channels with a limited range of commands and stuff. :D

I have an Apple IIe and a 640K IBM clone. Haven't fired up either of them for a while. We also have an early Atari.

And then I have an old tube type, that uses IBM punch cards, and is powered by a coal-fired steam boiler.

OK, I made that last one up but I really do have the other two and the Atari. I'm thinking of putting this one in my little museum. I understand the new models work without having to be slapped and kicked.
Howard

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