A computer is more than a tool, it's multiple tools. No one argue about using an older typewriter, if it still does the job, but if you were to require 1000 cop

A computer is more than a tool, it's multiple tools. No one argue about using an older typewriter, if it still does the job, but if you were to require 1000 copies, well that typewriter will seems a bit outdated and you may need a tool provided by a newer typewriter (like a digital one connected to an external printer). Buying that adapter and floppy emulator cost more than a whole used computer. I guarantee you, if you just do what that Atari 520ST can do, it will "just works" too ;). I can't guarantee anything about any others tools that a computer provide, like Teams, but lets be honest, if someone that do everything he needs on an Atari 520ST were to use theses tools, it seems like it wouldn't be by choice. By the way, using older tools is certainly not a controversial opinion on here, you will find plenty that still works using terminals, vi, etc...