Max Life?

[tturner@ecn.ab.ca ()]

--> Was in one of our Malls yesterday (one we don't normally
    get to - but xmas makes all bets off) and just after
    entering; saw one of those stand alone kiosks with a
    computer-screen and buttons and a slot for your hard-
    earned money. This one was quite different than the ones
    we've normally seen (and ignored).

    What caught my eye was the graphics. Or rather, the lack
    of graphics. Remember `Lemonade Stand' and the type of
    graphics it displayed? Well, that's the type of graphics
    this "Max Life" kiosk was displaying. Black screen, blocky
    and chunky monochrome graphics (a few `blocks' had a wee
    bit of `texture' - if one really stretches the definition
    of that word).

    The more I looked at it - the more it seemed like old A2
    graphics. One had to slip in a dollar and then answer 20
    questions (I think) and then this blocky representation
    of a person, would probably move up or down the blocky
    ramp to show what age one would live to, based upon how
    one answered the questions.

    Wasn't about to get any of my money; but I was just I'd
    ask if anyone has actually seen an old A2 program like
    that (Max Life). It may not be an old A2 program; but it
    sure looks like one! And it also suprises me how inventive
    people can be in finding ways to separate people from
    their money. No matter if it is A2-based, or not; it still
    is really old `technology'.

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E.A.G.L.E Librarian A3 BBS:403/481-3133  email:tturner@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca