Age cutoff, was: Recommendations for operating system

[Tim Shoppa]

Sean Conner <spc at conman.org> wrote:
>   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."

I would like to add the caveat that if, say, someone is using a
hyper-super modern number-crunching x86 PC to do DSP-stuff
for the express purpose of doing data recovery from DECtapes
or 7-track magtape from 40 years ago, that IS INTERESTING and
probably on-topic. Not so much for exactly what the modern
computer is, but more for what it does and how it gives a window
into the old media.

OTOH everybody's favorite hardware engine for SIMH or Charon-11
and how they've modded it with neon lights is probably NOT interesting
(unless they're Nixies!)

Tim.