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I don't see any particular "selling points" that can make using SPICE 3f5 on an old Amiga preferable to an improved SPICE version and/or a more powerful newer c
by HelloNurse 1y ago
I don't see any particular "selling points" that can make using SPICE 3f5 on an old Amiga preferable to an improved SPICE version and/or a more powerful newer computer (not necessarily a very advanced SPICE or a contemporary computer).
All the article demonstrates is the practicality of analog design on the Amiga back in the day, which is only relevant now in unlikely and catastrophic forced retrocomputing scenarios; other Amiga software, such as exquisite graphics editors, has retained much more of its usefulness.
- b00ty4breakfast 1y agothe selling point is that it's fun and interesting and enjoyable. why does something have to be "useful" to be worthwhile?
- HelloNurse 1y agoElectronic design is intrinsically more useful than fun, and sharper tools make it more enjoyable. You might be thrilled to sit in front of an Amiga rather than in front of a sad laptop, but are you thrilled by waiting a few minutes more for a simulation run?