> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chuck > Guzis > Sent: 15 June 2015 18:25 > To: gene...@classiccmp.org; discuss...@classiccmp.org:On-Topic and Off- > Topic Posts > Subject: Re: using new technology on old machines. Was: PDP-12 Restoration > at the RICM > > On 06/14/2015 12:41 PM, Simon Claessen wrote: > > as long as it is done in a way that it can be restored to its > > original, i have no problems in using newer technology in older > > machines. we have a alix sbc build into our tek 4002a for > > demonstrational purpouses, all done without damaging or altering the > original machine. > > I'm a bit more pragmatic. Whatever it takes to get something running, I'll do > it. For me, that's the entire point of having the old stuff around. > Otherwise, > a non-working box is scarcely better than any other piece of antique e- > waste.
I think so long as the machine isn't unique then I think this is a reasonable approach to take. > If there's an accurate emulation available on modern hardware, I'll > use that rather than play with some old, cranky piece of iron. > That can be fun to. > Others may certainly have different opinions. > I think you have to be pragmatic. I have now finished my Baby Baby Video here:- https://youtu.be/OGcAmrFoRrY Its pretty much cycle accurate... > --Chuck > Dave G4UGM
