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Inside the historic computer collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen (www.christies.com)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Such a travesty that the museum closed. Not even one of the local tech billionaires could even give them the chump change they need to keep it running?

And now it's being auctioned on Christie's to forever be away from the general public.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago

I know, I was absolutely gutted when I heard about it. Fingers crossed these machines end up in good hands, but yeah -- I worry that many will end up in private collections never to be seen again. I think a lot of tech money bros just don't care enough about preservation and education of vintage tech.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

that is quite bonkers. this stuff definitely belongs in museums. the computer history museum in Mountain View is definitely worth the trip.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Let’s see Paul Allen’s computer collection.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Let's see his "homework" folder