Computing devices and long lasting communities

[ColinJDenman]

(04-19-2017 05:05 PM)KeithB Wrote:  I am sure it is more the usability. An HP41 can still be used, an Amiga, not so much. There are probably communities out there devoted to the Amiga, but what can you do with it?

I agree -- you can enjoy it. I've never had one myself, but I think you'll find a thriving Amiga community. Likewise the Apple Mac classic has recently been implemented in a browser window at archive.org with a selection of old software.

Myself, I still have an old TI 99/4A in a box and there is still a community around it. Perhaps it relates to a certain pack-rat/hoarder mentality in us. Of course, it may also be that growing aberration in us as we get older that things where better in the good old days.