Date   : Thu, 06 Jan 2005 08:05:32 +0000
From   : Kris Adcock <kris@...>
Subject: Re: Revival of Commodore

D.V.N.Sarma wrote:
> It seems that there is likelihood of Commodore range of computers 
> being revived. Any chance for the same in case of BBC Micro?
> 
> regards,
> Sarma.
> 
> 

Most of us here think that the Beeb never died. :)

But I'd love to see a Beeb hardware project to totally remake one with 
more modern components. Strip out the circuits that don't tend to get 
used anymore (like the cassette circuit) replace (for example) the banks 
of RAM chips with an old PC SIMM ... Native BBC portable with massive 
solid-state storage and ridiculous battery life anyone? Mmmmmmm ...

All the best,

Kris
(currently considering putting a beeb motherboard in a transparent case 
and putting tacky lights in it)

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