Interesting discussion, but it's all a little like saying which came first "chicken or the egg." Without BASIC the model 100 would have no charm at all.
BTW: I see from the auction link for the Bill Gates Model 100 that it sold for around $30K. That reminds me of many Ebay auction prices I've seen! On Thu, Oct 6, 2022 at 3:54 PM Brian K. White <b.kenyo...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 10/6/22 15:09, John R. Hogerhuis wrote: > > "HH/OS (Hand Held OS)" > > > > Probably better to keep it always abbreviated, at least for the 600 ;-) > > > > I guess the 600 is more hand-held than, say, a Compaq or Kaypro luggable. > > > > -- John. > > > It is quite difficult to hold it in merely one hand. It's like over 9 > lbs? You need at least an arm. Arm Held OS? Back Packable OS? > > I know what it's rightful name is, Donky Back OS > > -- > bkw > >
