Every now and then I see a vintage car in the street, originally from the 40s or 60s, in spotless condition. Cars have been around for longer than computers… But would such a thing be viable for electronics?
Wait, does it exist already and I never heard of it?
This… Really feels like a very stupid question. Sorry
I also think that would be really cool, keeping the software environment just for curiosity.
Also, I’d lower that threshold for cars some 20 years at least. Most models from the 90s are bum cars, but I hardly see anything from the 70s or older in that state, instead they are very well restored and taken care of.
There’s probably an element of survivorship bias there. If a car is still around from the 70s it’s probably because it’s been taken care off. Given some time you’ll probably say the same thing about cars from the 90s, the ones that are still around are well maintained or restored (cause the ones that aren’t have all been scrapped).
Absolutely, I’m not saying all 90s cars out there are bum cars. But most look worn down, in a variety of degrees. Those in good condition don’t catch the eye because there are plenty of similar models still in circulation. And, yes, eventually those well taken care of will be the surviving ones, and become unusual in their own right. Just not yet