Further Emulator Discussion

[Jules Richardson]

Chuck Guzis wrote:
> But a 6000-series emulator wouldn't do it for me.  The constant 80-
> some decibel level of the tape drive vacuum pumps, the screaming of 
> the line printers, the clackety-clack and jamming of the card reader, 
> the devastation to my social life because of dedicated block time in 
> the middle of the night, surviving out of vending machines by eating 
> cottage cheese and potato chips, Miinnesota in January, management 
> complaining of being behind schedule--it just wouldn't be the same.
> 
> Running an emulator would be like watching a silent black-and-white 
> film of the experience.  I've never wanted to even try it. 

I'm sure a recording of line printers etc. can be found and played back at 
many decibels. I can set you up in our barn in the middle of MN with a supply 
of potato chips and laptop running the emulator if you want - how does next 
Jan sound? I'll even show up periodically and yell at you about being behind 
schedule.

:-)