Thanks for your comment on the reply. For me, that's as good as being modded up.
As for incorrectly modding me, if that's the worst that ever happens to me on/., I'll probably be doing good. No problem. Thanks for the apology, anyway.
The parent definitely deserves a modding up--it's rather complete, informative, and well-written.
Some of the stuff mentioned may be difficult to find and borrow. I'd like to suggest a list based off of his so that you can focus more on the "gotta-gotta-haves" if resources and time put you in a bind. I'm presuming that you are focusing on microcomputers, so minicomputers, VAXen, Crays and such are "nice, but not necessary" for your purposes.
MITS Altair 8800 or other early model kit computer. Where it all began.
Apple II -- First staple of the personal computer revolution. Any of 'em other than the IIgs will make the point. If you can get a copy of VisiCalc for the Apple II (the first "killer app"), so much the better.
Apple Mac. Don't worry about the specific model; any of those early little B&W boxes will serve to show the beginnings of graphical computing.
Tandy TRS-80 -- A Model I/III/4 would be elemental. If you can get your hands on a II/16/12/6000, you'll have the advantage of showing off the old 8" floppies. If you can't get a II/16/12/6000, get SOME computer that used 8" floppies.
Commodore PET/VIC 20/64/128 -- The 64 would probably be the easiest to get and the most familiar to the folks who actually used Commodores.
Atari -- I never messed with one so I can't speak to them, but from the discussions here, it seems like they were popular enough to warrant a representation; which one I'll leave to the Atari fans.
Sinclair ZX81 or Timex/Sinclair 1000 -- For cuteness, if nothing else.
SOME CP/M computer, be it Osborne 1, Kaypro II, a TRS-80 Model 4/II/16/12/6000 running CP/M or something else that ran it. That's important for the OS history, IMHO.
IBM PC or XT - I agree that it's a "must", and you shouldn't have a lot of trouble finding one, either. And if you couldn't find a copy of Visicalc for the Apple II, you can download a free copy of the IBM version from Dan Bricklin's site and demo it on an IBM PC.
And just as a side idea, if you find a Tandy 2000, TI Professional, DEC Rainbow or any of the other "near-compatible" clones of the early PC era, that would be good, too.
I also approve of your inclusion of a Coco in the collection. It had its prominent place as well.
With all the stuff MS has been pulling out of Vista over time, what's left to make it a new OS other than eye candy? Why don't they just call it "Windows XP: Second Edition" and be done with it?
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Well, it could be the basis of a parody, since the painting you're referencing is copyrighted.
Thanks for your comment on the reply. For me, that's as good as being modded up.
/., I'll probably be doing good. No problem. Thanks for the apology, anyway.
As for incorrectly modding me, if that's the worst that ever happens to me on
The parent definitely deserves a modding up--it's rather complete, informative, and well-written.
Some of the stuff mentioned may be difficult to find and borrow. I'd like to suggest a list based off of his so that you can focus more on the "gotta-gotta-haves" if resources and time put you in a bind. I'm presuming that you are focusing on microcomputers, so minicomputers, VAXen, Crays and such are "nice, but not necessary" for your purposes.
MITS Altair 8800 or other early model kit computer. Where it all began.
Apple II -- First staple of the personal computer revolution. Any of 'em other than the IIgs will make the point. If you can get a copy of VisiCalc for the Apple II (the first "killer app"), so much the better.
Apple Mac. Don't worry about the specific model; any of those early little B&W boxes will serve to show the beginnings of graphical computing.
Tandy TRS-80 -- A Model I/III/4 would be elemental. If you can get your hands on a II/16/12/6000, you'll have the advantage of showing off the old 8" floppies. If you can't get a II/16/12/6000, get SOME computer that used 8" floppies.
Commodore PET/VIC 20/64/128 -- The 64 would probably be the easiest to get and the most familiar to the folks who actually used Commodores.
Atari -- I never messed with one so I can't speak to them, but from the discussions here, it seems like they were popular enough to warrant a representation; which one I'll leave to the Atari fans.
Sinclair ZX81 or Timex/Sinclair 1000 -- For cuteness, if nothing else.
SOME CP/M computer, be it Osborne 1, Kaypro II, a TRS-80 Model 4/II/16/12/6000 running CP/M or something else that ran it. That's important for the OS history, IMHO.
IBM PC or XT - I agree that it's a "must", and you shouldn't have a lot of trouble finding one, either. And if you couldn't find a copy of Visicalc for the Apple II, you can download a free copy of the IBM version from Dan Bricklin's site and demo it on an IBM PC.
And just as a side idea, if you find a Tandy 2000, TI Professional, DEC Rainbow or any of the other "near-compatible" clones of the early PC era, that would be good, too.
I also approve of your inclusion of a Coco in the collection. It had its prominent place as well.
That's my 2c, FWIW.
With all the stuff MS has been pulling out of Vista over time, what's left to make it a new OS other than eye candy? Why don't they just call it "Windows XP: Second Edition" and be done with it?
Windows, Icons, Meeses, and Pull-down menus.
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