Age cutoff, was: Recommendations for operating system

[Sean Conner]

It was thus said that the Great Cameron Kaiser once stated:
> > > if it's a computing device of some sort, and it isn't made anymore, it
> > > should be on topic.
> > 
> > That's preposterous.  People may be sick of my favorite analogy (cars), but
> > you're suggesting that we allow, say, discussion of a 2005 Dodge Neon onto
> > an antique cars list simply because it's been discontinued for 2006.
> 
> This would apply, say, to a G5 being brought up on this list because you can
> still get parts and service from Apple, and many are still under warranty.
> However, I don't think this would be applicable to a 604 where Apple says,
> "good luck, those were fun, weren't they?"
> 
> Besides, the metaphor breaks down fast. A 1985 Mitsubishi wouldn't be too
> popular on that list either, but we talk about Commodore 128s, for example.

  So how about, "If it's a computing device of some sort that isn't made
anymore, nor is there any commercial support to be had for it. Oh, and if
the computing device is capable of running Windows 95 or better, it's still
off topic."

  -spc (I would think that would cover most of the complaints)