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The problem is when it stops doing its job. How much are Apple II parts? How easy is it to find people with the know-how? How much do they charge? How about
by tambourine_man 7y ago
The problem is when it stops doing its job.
How much are Apple II parts? How easy is it to find people with the know-how?
How much do they charge? How about 10 years from now?
Long term tech is hard. We haven't had time to figure it out yet.
- Aloha 7y agoThe Apple II is one of a few computers that you could build a brand new one from parts if needed, they're not complex machines.
- boznz 7y agoor run on an emulator
- Aloha 7y agothe article makes it clear that you need to interact with special cards to control the exhibits
- rdc12 7y agoThat problem could probably be solved using an FPGA (or even simpler tech)
- emilfihlman 7y agoGiven the specs, an AVR could do it.
- sehugg 7y agoHow easy is it to find people with the know-how? How much do they charge? I'd think you'd find dozens of qualified volunteers willing to work pro-bono to keep a Apple ][-powered museum running. How about 10 years from now? You'd find slightly fewer.
- stunt 7y agoStill safe to leave the old stuff running if they get the job done and you don't want to add any new feature to it. And make sure you build your new stuff on a future proof platform. It really depends on the roadmap.