[TillE]

8-bit computers are fully comprehensible, they're something you can build on a breadboard from components with straightforward datasheets. They're a perfect learning tool.

I don't think future generations are going to be very interested in tinkering with a C64 or an Apple II, but the 6502 will live on for a very long time.

[crote]

> I don't think future generations are going to be very interested in tinkering with a C64 or an Apple II

There's a decent bunch of Gen Z'ers absolutely fascinated by the DOS 3.11 / Windows 95 era, and almost certainly also C64 / Apple II. Both the hardware and software from that time period was still novel, innovative, and plain weird. On the other hand, it is very clearly just a computer: you can hook it up to a network or play games on it.

It brought us Microsoft Bob, who wouldn't want to poke around with that?

[anthk]

Windows 95 isn't that alien from WIndows 10, the usage it's almost the same.

With Retrozilla you can even comment into HN.

An Amiga or a classic Mac, OTOH, has a weirdness point.

[Mistletoe]

>I don't think future generations are going to be very interested in tinkering with a C64 or an Apple II, but the 6502 will live on for a very long time.

I think it will be the exact opposite.

[justin66]

Future generations are somehow going to find a way to tinker with C64 and Apple II without involving the 6502?

[timbit42]

There are a dozen 6502s in your vehicle.