Re: Apple II-Or Come on people, It's a 20 year old computer

[pausch@saafNOSPAM.se (Paul Schlyter)]

In article <398AC6EC.C6156820@inetnebr.com>,
Roy and/or Janet Miller  <millers@inetnebr.com> wrote:
 
> Paul Schlyter wrote:
> 
>> So will I -- after all, part of the charm of a vintage computer is
>> to try to maintain it in original condition.  Therefore my Apple II
>> will never get an Ethernet card either, even if one should become
>> available.
> 
> Like with antique cars, some like original equipment only, and others like
> to see the machine restored to a like new condition, and then extended as
> far as it will go: more power, air conditioning, etc. I'm in the latter (hot
> rod?) category, though, I have a "maxed out" with II+, but maxed out with
> all you could get in that era. A third category?
 
One could go further still, by also replacing the motherboard, cabinet,
keyboard, screen, etc with more modern stuff -- in the end you'll get
another type of computer .....
 
Where do you draw the line?
 
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