How to update your computer

m0e · 24th June 2006, 03:49

I found an article here that might help some of you looking to update your old computer.

Phyltre · 24th June 2006, 04:01

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The latest addition to the A model of the 1900 Series computer is this 2101 card reader which has a vacuum instead of a mechanical feed. As a result, it can handle 1600 cards a minute 700 more than its predecessor.

Wow. I guess I must need a card-reader upgrade.

MrMagick · 24th June 2006, 07:41

I am suddenly reminded of an old quote from an old owner of a well-known company. "64K should be enough for anybody."

MStar · 24th June 2006, 07:47

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Originally posted by MrMagick
I am suddenly reminded of an old quote from an old owner of a well-known company. "64K should be enough for anybody."

It was 640K.

Psythik · 24th June 2006, 08:16

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Originally posted by MStar
It was 640K.

...and he never actually said that.

drewbar · 24th June 2006, 11:10

Yeah, really 512k is all you need. Fuck you highmem.sys

MrMagick · 24th June 2006, 18:10

well, thanks for the correction and the interesting article. Now I really feel like on of the stupid masses :P

Vie · 24th June 2006, 21:35

I'm willing to bet it was spoken by one of his underlings though... ..maby I should do a sweepstakes...

k_rock923 · 24th June 2006, 23:18

"There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home" - Ken Olsen: President, DEC. 1977

Vie · 24th June 2006, 23:36

What about the infamous "The world only needs 5 computers" remark from IBM.

k_rock923 · 24th June 2006, 23:59

I thought of that one. I couldn't find the exact wording for it though.

MStar · 25th June 2006, 03:48

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_J._Watson

Quote:

Although Watson is well known for his alleged 1943 statement: "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers," there is no evidence he ever made it. The author Kevin Maney tried to find the origin of the quote, but has been unable to locate any speeches or documents of Watson's that contain this, nor are the words present in any contemporary articles about IBM.

24th June 2006, 03:49	#1
m0e This Space For Rent (Major Dude) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The great north wasteland of the States Posts: 1,458	How to update your computer I found an article here that might help some of you looking to update your old computer. KEXP

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MrMagick Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Iowa! Posts: 1,220	I am suddenly reminded of an old quote from an old owner of a well-known company. "64K should be enough for anybody." -~MrMagick~-

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drewbar Sawg 2.0 Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,916	Yeah, really 512k is all you need. Fuck you highmem.sys Count with us! Jan 1st, 12AM (PST, GMT -8) 2010 - 282,246

24th June 2006, 18:10	#7
MrMagick Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Iowa! Posts: 1,220	well, thanks for the correction and the interesting article. Now I really feel like on of the stupid masses :P -~MrMagick~-

24th June 2006, 21:35	#8
Vie Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Thoron fields and Duranium shadows. Posts: Crap mostly Posts: 8,003	I'm willing to bet it was spoken by one of his underlings though... ..maby I should do a sweepstakes... Member most in need of SpellCheck Lifetime Achievement Award I'm a Twitch Streamer these days, it's weird.

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k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,850	"There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home" - Ken Olsen: President, DEC. 1977 Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

24th June 2006, 23:36	#10
Vie Forum King Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Thoron fields and Duranium shadows. Posts: Crap mostly Posts: 8,003	What about the infamous "The world only needs 5 computers" remark from IBM. Member most in need of SpellCheck Lifetime Achievement Award I'm a Twitch Streamer these days, it's weird.

24th June 2006, 23:59	#11
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,850	I thought of that one. I couldn't find the exact wording for it though. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

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