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  Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? info@cornica.org (Sebastian P.) - 2026-09-26 09:03 +0000
    Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? Johann 'Myrkraverk' Oskarsson <johann@myrkraverk.invalid> - 2026-09-26 21:06 +0800
      Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? scole <vintageapplemac@gmail.com> - 2026-09-27 11:11 +0000
        Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? Johann 'Myrkraverk' Oskarsson <johann@myrkraverk.invalid> - 2026-09-27 22:23 +0800
          Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2026-09-28 09:28 +1300
    Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? scole <vintageapplemac@gmail.com> - 2026-09-27 11:11 +0000
      Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> - 2026-09-28 01:21 +0000
    Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) - 2026-09-28 01:43 +0000
    Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? liz@poppyrecords.invalid.invalid (Liz Tuddenham) - 2026-09-28 10:13 +0100
    Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? André G. Isaak <agisaak@gm.invalid> - 2026-09-28 18:41 -0600
      Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2026-09-29 18:19 +1300
        Re: Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac? ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) - 2026-09-29 08:26 +0000

#1849 — Should we try to reinvigorate comp.sys.vintage.mac?

It's been two years since I've submitted my "Why isn't there more activity
here?" post on here. Activity in the group has pretty much stagnated since
then, unfortunately.

Anybody still interested in reinvigorating this newsgroup for all things
classic Macs ?

We could share the latest news regarding our machines on here. Tell others
about what we use them for, exchanging memories of yesterday, develop new
ideas and much more. In short, we could try to build a community?

You know, a community driven newsgroup you can always connect to and find
a few friendly like-minded people. A place that -  no matter how much the
world outside may suck - gives you a nice little diversion and takes you
back to a time when computing was exciting and fun.

What do ya'll think? Share your ideas :-)

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#1850

On 9/26/2026 5:03 PM, Sebastian P. wrote:
> It's been two years since I've submitted my "Why isn't there more activity
> here?" post on here. Activity in the group has pretty much stagnated since
> then, unfortunately.
> 
> Anybody still interested in reinvigorating this newsgroup for all things
> classic Macs ?
> 
> We could share the latest news regarding our machines on here. Tell others
> about what we use them for, exchanging memories of yesterday, develop new
> ideas and much more. In short, we could try to build a community?
> 
> You know, a community driven newsgroup you can always connect to and find
> a few friendly like-minded people. A place that -  no matter how much the
> world outside may suck - gives you a nice little diversion and takes you
> back to a time when computing was exciting and fun.
> 
> What do ya'll think? Share your ideas :-)

I still have have hopes of getting myself a working eMac.  I think it
will be a great machine to work on XEmacs, yet since I don't have one
working right now, I'm afraid I'll have to let other people post on
comp.sys.mac.vintage.

Even though my Macbook Air 7,3 is considered /vintage/ by the fruit ven-
dor's own support teams.


How old does a Mac have to be, to be considered /vintage/ according to
comp.sys.mac.vintage?
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#1852

Johann 'Myrkraverk' Oskarsson <johann@myrkraverk.invalid> wrote:
> 
> 
> How old does a Mac have to be, to be considered /vintage/ according to
> comp.sys.mac.vintage?

I think the group charter says any machine that Apple classes obsolete. 

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#1853

On 9/27/2026 7:11 PM, scole wrote:
> Johann 'Myrkraverk' Oskarsson <johann@myrkraverk.invalid> wrote:
>>
>>
>> How old does a Mac have to be, to be considered /vintage/ according to
>> comp.sys.mac.vintage?
> 
> I think the group charter says any machine that Apple classes obsolete.
> 

That's too broad a term.  They'll class anything as obsolete on a whim.

But I'm not here to argue about the group charter.  Merely to post about
my own vintage adventures.

Sadly, I'm not having any of them today.
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#1854

On 2026-09-27 14:23:21 +0000, Johann 'Myrkraverk' Oskarsson said:
> On 9/27/2026 7:11 PM, scole wrote:
>> Johann 'Myrkraverk' Oskarsson <johann@myrkraverk.invalid> wrote:
>>> 
>>> How old does a Mac have to be, to be considered /vintage/ according to
>>> comp.sys.mac.vintage?
>> 
>> I think the group charter says any machine that Apple classes obsolete.
>> 
> 
> That's too broad a term.  They'll class anything as obsolete on a whim.

Apple basically classes their devices as ...

   - "Vintage" when Apple stops making replacement parts,
     but the device may still be repairable if the parts
     are still in stock.

   - "Obsolete" when there are no parts available in stock
     (although some stock may still be available at
     authorised repair centres).



> But I'm not here to argue about the group charter.  Merely to post about
> my own vintage adventures.
> 
> Sadly, I'm not having any of them today.

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#1851

Sebastian P. <info@cornica.org> wrote:
> It's been two years since I've submitted my "Why isn't there more activity
> here?" post on here. Activity in the group has pretty much stagnated since
> then, unfortunately.

Alas, this is reflected across the whole of Usenet. The last few years have
not been kind to it, with many users disappearing (a not insignificant
number likely having died, given the general age profile of Usenet holdouts
- most that are on Usenet have been here since the 90s, and many were geeks
approaching middle age then, there’s a lot of very old people in the Usenet
user base).

> Anybody still interested in reinvigorating this newsgroup for all things
> classic Macs ?

Yes, absolutely, it’s why I still subscribe to and check the group. I’ve
written blogs about it to try and draw attention and have told countless
people on Facebook etc about it, but most nod and smile and never show.
Which is a shame because, as I always say, Usenet is perfect for vintage
Mac use!

> We could share the latest news regarding our machines on here. Tell others
> about what we use them for, exchanging memories of yesterday, develop new
> ideas and much more. In short, we could try to build a community?
> 
> You know, a community driven newsgroup you can always connect to and find
> a few friendly like-minded people. A place that -  no matter how much the
> world outside may suck - gives you a nice little diversion and takes you
> back to a time when computing was exciting and fun.
> 
> What do ya'll think? Share your ideas :-)


I will try and start some meaningful threads from time to time! That is all
we can do. :)


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STC

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#1855

In comp.sys.mac.vintage, scole  <vintageapplemac@gmail.com> wrote:
> Alas, this is reflected across the whole of Usenet. The last few years have
> not been kind to it, with many users disappearing (a not insignificant
> number likely having died, given the general age profile of Usenet holdouts
> - most that are on Usenet have been here since the 90s, and many were geeks
> approaching middle age then, there's a lot of very old people in the Usenet
> user base).

Yeah, between the die-hards dieing off, the lack of easy discoverability
for new users, and the absolute shit show the lack of moderation has
made some groups, it's really hard to bring new blood to Usenet.

Elijah
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about to start a new thread

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#1856

I still use my 2012 & 2008 MBPs once in awhile. I also have an old PB G4 in storage. :P


Sebastian P. <info@cornica.org> wrote:
> It's been two years since I've submitted my "Why isn't there more activity
> here?" post on here. Activity in the group has pretty much stagnated since
> then, unfortunately.

> Anybody still interested in reinvigorating this newsgroup for all things
> classic Macs ?

> We could share the latest news regarding our machines on here. Tell others
> about what we use them for, exchanging memories of yesterday, develop new
> ideas and much more. In short, we could try to build a community?

> You know, a community driven newsgroup you can always connect to and find
> a few friendly like-minded people. A place that -  no matter how much the
> world outside may suck - gives you a nice little diversion and takes you
> back to a time when computing was exciting and fun.

> What do ya'll think? Share your ideas :-)

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#1858

Sebastian P. <info@cornica.org> wrote:

> It's been two years since I've submitted my "Why isn't there more activity
> here?" post on here. Activity in the group has pretty much stagnated since
> then, unfortunately.
> 
> Anybody still interested in reinvigorating this newsgroup for all things
> classic Macs ?
> 
> We could share the latest news regarding our machines on here. Tell others
> about what we use them for, exchanging memories of yesterday, develop new
> ideas and much more. In short, we could try to build a community?
> 
> You know, a community driven newsgroup you can always connect to and find
> a few friendly like-minded people. A place that -  no matter how much the
> world outside may suck - gives you a nice little diversion and takes you
> back to a time when computing was exciting and fun.
> 
> What do ya'll think? Share your ideas :-)

I'm still using a beige G3 with OS 8.6 on a regular daily basis.  Most
things that don't involve the internet are so much easier on the older
OS.


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#1859

On 2026-09-26 03:03, Sebastian P. wrote:
> It's been two years since I've submitted my "Why isn't there more activity
> here?" post on here. Activity in the group has pretty much stagnated since
> then, unfortunately.
> 
> Anybody still interested in reinvigorating this newsgroup for all things
> classic Macs ?
> 
> We could share the latest news regarding our machines on here. Tell others
> about what we use them for, exchanging memories of yesterday, develop new
> ideas and much more. In short, we could try to build a community?
> 
> You know, a community driven newsgroup you can always connect to and find
> a few friendly like-minded people. A place that -  no matter how much the
> world outside may suck - gives you a nice little diversion and takes you
> back to a time when computing was exciting and fun.
> 
> What do ya'll think? Share your ideas :-)

I regularly read this group, but don't technically own a vintage mac 
(well, actually, I might technically since my main machine is an Intel 
running Monterey). I do, however, regularly use Parallels to run earlier 
versions of macOS, SheepShaver to run systems 7-9, and Mini vMac to run 
System 6.x. Does that count?

André

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#1860

On 2026-09-29 00:41:44 +0000, André G. Isaak said:

> On 2026-09-26 03:03, Sebastian P. wrote:
>> It's been two years since I've submitted my "Why isn't there more activity
>> here?" post on here. Activity in the group has pretty much stagnated since
>> then, unfortunately.
>> 
>> Anybody still interested in reinvigorating this newsgroup for all things
>> classic Macs ?
>> 
>> We could share the latest news regarding our machines on here. Tell others
>> about what we use them for, exchanging memories of yesterday, develop new
>> ideas and much more. In short, we could try to build a community?
>> 
>> You know, a community driven newsgroup you can always connect to and find
>> a few friendly like-minded people. A place that -  no matter how much the
>> world outside may suck - gives you a nice little diversion and takes you
>> back to a time when computing was exciting and fun.
>> 
>> What do ya'll think? Share your ideas :-)
> 
> I regularly read this group, but don't technically own a vintage mac 
> (well, actually, I might technically since my main machine is an Intel 
> running Monterey).

You're cutting edge. I'm still using an Intel Mac running High Sierra.  :-p




>  I do, however, regularly use Parallels to run earlier versions of 
> macOS, SheepShaver to run systems 7-9, and Mini vMac to run System 6.x. 
> Does that count?
> 
> André

Emulation / virtualisation does count because of the vintage software 
you're using in it.

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#1861

Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
...
> You're cutting edge. I'm still using an Intel Mac running High Sierra.  :-p

El Capitan and Mojave v10.14.6 in old Intel MBPs over here. ;-)
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