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Old 10-03-04, 10:01
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Talking State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

My dad found an old Future Shop flyer from October 22, 1993!

Here are the hilarious computer deals inside.

PACKAGE OF THE WEEK

Complete computer package perfect for any home or office.
486SLC/33 (I think this means 33 mhz, lol)
4MB RAM/120MB hard drive
2 floppies, Mouse
DOS, Windows, Works for Windows, M/S Productivity
VGA colour monitor
Hewlett Packard Portable DeskJet Printer
Printer Cable
BUY NOW only $1899.99


VALUE, QUALITY & SERVICE IN A SIZZLING HOT PACKAGE

486DX/33
4MB RAM/245 Hard Drive
2 floppies
Local Bus Video
Fax Modem
Mouse
Lots of room for expansion - Superb Value!
1 Year on-site Warranty
$2499.99

There's more, but I'll post them later. You can laugh at these for now. :D
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Default Re: State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

So thats basically the same as an alienware LAPTOP today.
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Old 10-03-04, 10:21
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Default Re: State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

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So thats basically the same as an alienware LAPTOP today.
Pricewise, yes, but the Alienware laptop offers a slight
performance advantage.
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Default Re: State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

No bloatware in the software or operating systems in those days.:D No room as not much ram. If only programmers programmed to the same sense of efficiency these days. Bazza
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Default Re: State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

You see, computers are made faster and faster not to gain performance, but to subdue the bloat of new software!
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Default Re: State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

Yeah, more space for spyware too.
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Default Re: State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

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No bloatware in the software or operating systems in those days.:D No room as not much ram. If only programmers programmed to the same sense of efficiency these days. Bazza
They do. But, they do it for love and passion, not money:

http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

Its getting out of hand. somebody said that Longhorn may recommend a Gig on the board. I don't know if its true, but, c'mon! ::
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Default Re: State-of-the-art computers from October 22, 1993.

yeah but Longhorn will have a 3D desktop too, so it does make sense.
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