On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 9:09 PM, Terry Stewart <te...@webweavers.co.nz> wrote: > My classic/vintage computer activity has taken a back seat lately but I did > find a machine I had on the "classic" list for some time. It's now part of > the collection. > http://www.classic-computers.org.nz/collection/imac.htm
Cool. > Some would say this is not vintage, classic or collectible (and so > shouldn't be discussed here). However, these are all subjected terms which > can be (and are!) argued about at length. I would say that it is. It's an iconic machine that runs a no-longer-mainstream and does represent an inflection point in Apple's long history. > To me it's a noteworthy model which had some impact on personal computing > (notably by helping put Apple back in the game). Exactly. > Vintage? At only 18 > years old perhaps not but a classic and collectible? As time goes by I > would say yes. I also encompasses some interest design elements - the shift to color definitely stands out, as does that terrible mouse. I happen to have one myself. I should dust it off and fire it up and check what OS is on the disk. -ethan
