A HN user shouldn't have to ask "why?" for projects like this. Regard it as an electronics equivalent of oldtimer cars. Some collect them, some want to preserv

A HN user shouldn't have to ask "why?" for projects like this. Regard it as an electronics equivalent of oldtimer cars. Some collect them, some want to preserve pieces of history, there's nostalgia, some like messing with 'antique' technology, some spend ungodly # of hours restoring them. And of course (if in working order) take 'm out for a drive on a sunny day. Does it need explaining why some people do that? Bringing old computers back to life, is more accessible than oldtimer cars. Cheaper, doesn't take as much space, no gasoline fumes, and portable so easy to bring to a meeting/event & show there.