[JohnSmithee]

"I hope you continue to have good luck with yours, because if it ever needs significant repairs, you've got a doorstop."

The same can be said of every computer out of warranty.

[xrp]

Not my kicking 486DX/80 from circa 1993! It's still running strong with OpenBSD.

[Leroy S. Mort]

"I hope you continue to have good luck with yours, because if it ever needs significant repairs, you've got a doorstop."

The same can be said of every computer out of warranty.

If that was remotely true, I couldn't make a living.

[visualops]

Nonsense.
I've rebuilt/repaired machines as old as 286's.
Alot of the old machines/hardware are quite sturdy. I've got more than one acquaintance who refurbishes old machines to give to the needy both here in the US and elsewhere.