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- From: chris@tessi.com (Chris Lamb)
- Subject: Re: Proposal: Computer History Project
- Message-ID: <1992Jul29.161307.24081@tessi.com>
- Keywords: software, history, computer
- Organization: Test Systems Strategies, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon
- References: <1992Jul24.144643.19792@crl.dec.com> <1992Jul29.015101.7523@SSD.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 16:13:07 GMT
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- Though it's not possible in many cases to keep the really old stuff in
- working order, I think preserving the genuine article is more fun. But I
- certainly support the idea of trying to gather up as much of the old
- software and documentation too, even if the "hardware" to run it on is a
- software emulator.
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- However, I'm one of three PERQ collectors that are actively working to
- create a shared library of software, documentation, literature, stories, and
- other goodies, as well as maintaining the genuine hardware. At least there
- are two others that I've found on the net - and while we're just hobbyists,
- I've heard rumors that there are people out there still doing "real" work
- with PERQs. We'd love to hear from others that have the machines, or even
- just bits of folklore.
-
- One more question before I go: can someone say with certainty whether or
- not the Boston Computer Museum has a PERQ? If so, is it a working system or
- just a dead hulk on display? I've heard conflicting reports, and I'd like
- to get a definitive answer, if possible.
-
- Thanks!
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- -- Chris Lamb, Certified Perq (and NeXT) Fanatic chris@tessi.com
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