Re: giant nadanet?

[Eric Rucker <bhtooefr@gmail.com>]

On Feb 8, 9:23 pm, David Schmenk <dschm...@YUCH.gmail.com> wrote:
> Michael J. Mahon wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
> > I've been curious over the years about how the average age of the
> > community is changing with time.  I'm sure it's not increasing at
> > the rate of a year per year, but it probably isn't much lower.
>
> > -michael
>
> > ******** Note new website URL ********
>
> > NadaNet and AppleCrate II for Apple II parallel computing!
> > Home page:  http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon/
>
> > "The wastebasket is our most important design
> > tool--and it's seriously underused."
>
> Interestingly, this same discussion crops up every once in awhile on the
> BMW 2002 group site.  Although the number of cars decreases each year
> and the average age probably increases, there is a pretty core group
> that continues make parts available and sharing knowledge with the
> younger crowd.  I see a great deal of similarity between the two.  I
> think machines that defined a market will always be around in some
> capacity or another.  Model T's are still around and running.  I think
> the enthusiasm shown by many on c.s.a2 certainly points to a bright
> future - especially with all the new projects being discussed.  I can't
> even keep up!
>
> Dave...

And, with stuff like FPGApple, and the Apple II Rev 0 Replica...
there's even new Apple IIs being built, in a way. Can't say that for
BMW 2002s.