Re: For computer nerds of the 80s

"John McKenzie" <jmac_melbourne@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> One thing I will say - software has gotten lazier - the things that were
> achieved with such limited memory and capabilities (the game 'elite' is
> probably the best example of this imho) were relatively clever.

Jeez, you're bringing back memories now.

I must have played that forever :)

> That's not to suggest the physics engine of a modern game isn't
incredibly
> impressive, mind you, just different times, different challenges. I
> still actually play the odd c64 game for a laugh if I can't sleep - not
> daily or anything, but perhaps 2-3 times a year. Of course I play it on
> an emulator.

You'd *have* to.

I mean, by the time you got out the keyboard, plugged in the tape drive,
the 
power packs, the various other cords and hooked it up to a telly you'd be 
knackered and fall straight to sleep :)

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Regards,
Noddy.