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by Animats 339 days ago
> It's interesting how more "amateur approachable" both old cars and old computers are.

Right.[1]

I think of those guys at the Computer Museum who took years to repair an IBM 1401. They even had the assistance of some of the designers and retired IBM field engineers.

[1] https://freefallmirror.com/ff300/fv00214.gif

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Comparing this mac that can be found on ebay at any given time with a 1401 feels a bit like comparing it with getting one of the first steam trains. I am surprised they made 12000 (according to wikipedia).