"Hacker Oscarv wanted a PDP-8 mini computer" the question needs to be asked... why? This is part of humanity I just don't understand. An infinite number of useful potential projects lay before me and the thought of playing around playing with or restoring 'vintage hardware' is just opportunity cost.
Nostalga. I used to have a beer fridge sitting inside of an old S/370 system cabinet. Sure it took up 20 times the space but it was still cool to look at in the garage.
Why??? (Score:0)
"Hacker Oscarv wanted a PDP-8 mini computer" the question needs to be asked... why? This is part of humanity I just don't understand. An infinite number of useful potential projects lay before me and the thought of playing around playing with or restoring 'vintage hardware' is just opportunity cost.
Re:Why??? (Score:2)
Nostalga. I used to have a beer fridge sitting inside of an old S/370 system cabinet. Sure it took up 20 times the space but it was still cool to look at in the garage.