If the upgrade cycle is so artificial, why aren't you doing more than playing with those older machines? I'm willing to bet you didn't post this comment from a

If the upgrade cycle is so artificial, why aren't you doing more than playing with those older machines? I'm willing to bet you didn't post this comment from a Commodore 64, why not? If upgrades are artificial and computer systems last forever, why are you using a newer computer and not still using the BBC Micro? What's stopping you from watching Netflix and playing Call of Duty on your Atari?