• lad@programming.dev
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      7
      ·
      9 months ago

      Some need an actual old hardware for research, for improving emulators, for testing compatibility, for porting specific software. I would guess it may have more uses, but those are ones I know of. And for display in a museum, too

      • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        4
        ·
        9 months ago

        NASA needed 8086 chips till they retired the shuttle. They were paying good $$$ for the things as well. Dunno if anyone would need those things anymore at this point.