You talk of vertically integrated contraptions. What are they for?

pjmlp · 2026-09-01T21:46:19 1788299179

In the 70's and 80's, they were called home computers.

spankibalt · 2026-09-01T22:43:50 1788302630

Yeah, I know. I just consider that "vertically integrated", or more precise closed system, approach inferior for general purpose computing.

pjmlp · 2026-09-02T05:18:02 1788326282

They were general purpose computing for most of us, and much better experience.

detourdog · 2026-09-01T16:20:40 1788279640

General purpose computing.

spankibalt · 2026-09-01T17:49:35 1788284975

GPC, eh? :)

Careful... overspecialize (overintegrate), and you breed in weakness.