Re: Aging Apple //'ers

["Donald C. Lee" <coach41@pacbell.net>]

Well, I'm 31 and I literally grew up with my IIe, as my parents got it 
back in 1983 or so (at a MACY's DEPARTMENT store, no less).

Though my IIe is packed away and my old floppies are lying around, I 
still follow the happenings of the II world.  I hope that there will be 
families that will pass their Apple II's down to the kids as "family 
heirlooms".  :D

That should keep the II going for many more years to come.  :)

Seriously, the Atari VCS/2600/5200/etc that were counterparts to the II 
during the 80's are still alive and kicking.  Plenty of developers still 
trying to make 2600 games despite the presence of XBOX 360/PS2, so I'm 
sure that the II series will still retain their usefulness for 
generations to come.

Don


Shawn B. wrote:

> Lets face it, we're getting old.  I'm almost 30 (so I'm not complaining) but 
> in 50 years time, many people who love the Apple //'s so much won't be 
> around.  Will all the nostalgia die with us or will there be younger people 
> to keep the spirit alive, however little there may be at that time?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Shawn