Wanted: Worlds oldest yet still working and...movable computer

ohm55 · 02-13-2010, 09:31 PM

When I say old, I mean old. I mean so old, that it can run on 8 mb of memory. Of course, it can be newer then that

Preferred specs:
Cd drive
GUI
Internet access

Allowed Specs:
Floppy drive
DOS-like interface
no 'net

Not wanted, but allowed specs:
No removable media system (floppy, cd drive, etc)
DOS-like interface with barely any commands
Humongous, 500 pound computer

In other words, I will accept an Altair 8800 or an Atari or an Apple HC, but not a Jacquard loom or the EDSAC XD

**Lowndsey** · 02-13-2010, 09:34 PM

You're not going to get anything too old with your preferred specs.
And people are just going to give these computers to you are they?

ohm55 · 02-13-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowndsey

You're not going to get anything too old with your preferred specs.
And people are just going to give these computers to you are they?

No, no, I am ready to buy.
And yes, I know I wont get to old with preferred. Thats why I called it preferred, not Allowed. Its what I Want, not what I Need.

**Lowndsey** · 02-13-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohm55

No, no, I am ready to buy.

Please post your thread in the correct forum next time then.

ohm55 · 02-13-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowndsey

Please post your thread in the correct forum next time then.

hmm? I believe I am in the For Sale/Trade forum, correct?

**Lowndsey** · 02-13-2010, 10:01 PM

It is now

ohm55 · 02-13-2010, 10:03 PM

err...okay then?

**T-MAN** · 02-13-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohm55

hmm? I believe I am in the For Sale/Trade forum, correct?

Yes, it is because I moved it from the social lounge where you put it mate. Good luck with your project.....

ohm55 · 02-13-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-MAN

Yes, it is because I moved it from the social lounge where you put it mate. Good luck with your project.....

Now did I? Silly me. I guess I am more of a noob then I thought I was. Thank you.

foothead · 02-14-2010, 02:39 AM

Go to ebay. You can pick up a C64 uber cheap nowadays.

Atari 800 is another good one. Dont get the 400 or an xl model. The 400 had the worst keyboard ever (except for one that i have... still havent figured that one out) and the xl was incompatible with a huge chunk of programs.

02-13-2010, 09:31 PM	#1
ohm55 In Runtime Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 141	Wanted: Worlds oldest yet still working and...movable computer When I say old, I mean old. I mean so old, that it can run on 8 mb of memory. Of course, it can be newer then that Preferred specs: Cd drive GUI Internet access Allowed Specs: Floppy drive DOS-like interface no 'net Not wanted, but allowed specs: No removable media system (floppy, cd drive, etc) DOS-like interface with barely any commands Humongous, 500 pound computer In other words, I will accept an Altair 8800 or an Atari or an Apple HC, but not a Jacquard loom or the EDSAC XD __________________ You are such a good friend that if you and me were the last two people trapped on a sinking boat with only 1 life vest left, i would remember and pray for you every day. Funny how Communism is so bad in Politics but so good with software! My reputation is in the Red, so why doesnt it say "ohm55 needs rehab" when I put my mouse over it?

02-13-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
Lowndsey Site Team Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,321	Re: Wanted: Worlds oldest yet still working and...movable computer You're not going to get anything too old with your preferred specs. And people are just going to give these computers to you are they? __________________ JogaBonito1502: I guess Microsoft is really not to blame. Sorry! KMATB

02-13-2010, 10:01 PM	#6
Lowndsey Site Team Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,321	Re: Wanted: Worlds oldest yet still working and...movable computer It is now __________________ JogaBonito1502: I guess Microsoft is really not to blame. Sorry! KMATB

02-13-2010, 10:03 PM	#7
ohm55 In Runtime Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 141	Re: Wanted: Worlds oldest yet still working and...movable computer err...okay then? __________________ You are such a good friend that if you and me were the last two people trapped on a sinking boat with only 1 life vest left, i would remember and pray for you every day. Funny how Communism is so bad in Politics but so good with software! My reputation is in the Red, so why doesnt it say "ohm55 needs rehab" when I put my mouse over it?

02-14-2010, 02:39 AM	#10
foothead ಠ_ಠ Join Date: May 2009 Location: 'Murica! Posts: 9,037	Re: Wanted: Worlds oldest yet still working and...movable computer Go to ebay. You can pick up a C64 uber cheap nowadays. Atari 800 is another good one. Dont get the 400 or an xl model. The 400 had the worst keyboard ever (except for one that i have... still havent figured that one out) and the xl was incompatible with a huge chunk of programs. __________________ Desktop: PII 955, 4GB DDR3 1333, M4A79T, 250GB 7200.10, HD 5770, 3x HG281D Laptop: Q9000, 4GB DDR3, DV7 mb, 40GB Hitachi, HD 4650M, 23" AOC LED backlit panel Netbook: Pink ASUS 1005HAB, Atom N270, 1GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, Intel 945G, 63 Whr battery

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