[vcf-midatlantic] An object lesson in modern vintage computing

[Ethan]

> 1) what's so fascinating about retro tech? Is interest increasing?

History and memories of the old day I would guess.

The interest is increasing as far as I can tell, but mostly on the 8 bit 
micro side. The plastic computers of the 80s. There is a pretty large game 
hoarding scene and those people are going after anything and everything. 
Perhaps a speculative bubble of some sorts similar to housing, 90s era 
pinball machines and beanie babies. There are a number of Nintendo carts 
that sell for more than they cost new, and some games in the original 
boxes sell for $300+. Anyone looking on craigslist for retro computing 
stuff I'm sure has come across the fishing posts looking for the goods.

> 2) is retro tech practical or nostalgic?

Nostalgic

> 3) does retro tech have any advantage over modern tech?

>From an educational perspective easier to master the computers?

No different than classic cars.