Old timers dying off - Page 17

zenox98 · 27 January 2022, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCK

We are all old now

You're still a young pup to some of us

gimbal · 27 January 2022, 16:40

Yeah that never changes. No matter how old I get, I always remain the young punk in any company I go to work for.

klx300r · 27 January 2022, 17:07

getting old is alot better than the only alternative so

thevoice · 28 January 2022, 17:32

We are not getting old, we become RETRO !!!!

gimbal · 28 January 2022, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevoice

We are not getting old, we become RETRO !!!!

Put it on a mug. PUT IT!

Peanutuk · 29 January 2022, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radertified

RCK registered 25 February 2001.
The earliest thread that's still alive is from 26 February 2001.

So probably 25 February 2001.

Crikey.

Peanutuk · 29 January 2022, 15:20

The similar posts suggestions are a bit depressing

RedskullDC · 30 January 2022, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenox98

you're still a young pup to some of us

+1

Shatterhand · 15 February 2022, 03:48

2001 team here.

EAB is older than 2001. This is version 2 or 3 of it, but RCK should know better. I remember there was a server crash or something, everthing had to be set up again and we had to sign again.

-

I've been barely using any PHPBB forums anymore, the same way I don't use ICQ nor log on IRC servers anymore. It feels like the big social networks take all of my online time. Who would say, 20+ years ago that the internet would be ruled by a couple of companies? Everything went wrong I guess.

Anyway, I still have interest on my Amiga. I still have an A600 connected to the power and the TV right besides the PC I'm using to check EAB now. I just feel I don't have much time to keep checking online forums anymore.

But being the nostalgic sod I am, I do miss the old times. There were some real good times spent here. It's really crazy to think this account exists for more than 20 years. It's more than half of my life. I only still use the name "Shattehand" here and at the shmups.com forum (which I also barely check nowadays too).

Predseda · 15 February 2022, 07:42

I am probably not the true old timer as I do not stay with EAB from the beginning, but for me nothing changed much (except I visit EAB more frequently due to the general internet availability). I have never joined social forums vawe and I still use my nickname instead of a real name.

EAB is one of the two pillars that helped Amiga survive its darkest era (the other one is WinUAE), it is a gem and deserves as much attention, love and care as possible.

jotd · 15 February 2022, 08:31

I always thought this thread was about CIA timer hardware needing replacement. Honest.

Marcuz · 15 February 2022, 14:49

What always strikes me when this thread resurfaces is that Fred started it in 2004.
Which seems the distant past, and it is, in regards to the internet, socials, and individual life, but it's also kinda not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shatterhand

2001 team here.
EAB is older than 2001. This is version 2 or 3 of it, but RCK should know better. I remember there was a server crash or something, everthing had to be set up again and we had to sign again.

I remember a couple of iterations, one at least was a dark metallic grey-ish, and with something of a guestboard / early forum, if memory serves, around 1999 or thereabout.

Radertified · 15 February 2022, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

I always thought this thread was about CIA timer hardware needing replacement. Honest.

gimbal · 15 February 2022, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotd

I always thought this thread was about CIA timer hardware needing replacement. Honest.

Spoken like a true engineer.

desiv · 15 February 2022, 18:15

"When I am feeling old, a little reminder of the good old days always picks me up... Think I'll head over to EAB to rejuvenate myself!"
<reads this thread>
For some reason, I'm feeling old and tired again...
Maybe I just need to get some more rest...

;-)

ancalimon · 15 February 2022, 21:23

Guys do you think there will be Amigas in Heaven or Hell?

eXeler0 · 15 February 2022, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ancalimon

Guys do you think there will be Amigas in Heaven or Hell?

Not sure about heaven, but in hell you’ll be forced to play choppy side scrolling games on Atari ST or MSX for an eternity.

Pyromania · 16 February 2022, 02:23

Yes, that would an endless hell, agreed. I believe they mentioned the Atari ST when I read the Divine Comedy many years ago.

gimbal · 16 February 2022, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXeler0

Not sure about heaven, but in hell you’ll be forced to play choppy side scrolling games on Atari ST or MSX for an eternity.

That doesn't sound like hell at all, choppy does not imply bad. In the same way that smooth does not imply good.

Fiery Phoenix · 16 February 2022, 16:41

Hell has Amiga Tiretex conversions - on an endless loop to be played

Thing is and same with most retro computer fans - you would guess most C64 users are mid 40s now. Amiga similar, maybe a tad younger (will get a lot older of course)

The next 40 years most of us won't be here - may seem long way away, but bloody held 1982 and getting into computers does not seem 40 years ago!

Will anybody pick up the baton and carry on the Amiga flame or will it slowly die with the last of it's users?

Will be an endless posts about users passing away - depressing.

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27 January 2022, 16:40	#322
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,912	Yeah that never changes. No matter how old I get, I always remain the young punk in any company I go to work for.

27 January 2022, 17:07	#323
klx300r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,594	getting old is alot better than the only alternative so

28 January 2022, 17:32	#324
thevoice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: germany Posts: 149	We are not getting old, we become RETRO !!!!

15 February 2022, 03:48	#329
Shatterhand Warhasneverbeensomuchfun Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rio de Janeiro / Brazil Age: 41 Posts: 3,450	2001 team here. EAB is older than 2001. This is version 2 or 3 of it, but RCK should know better. I remember there was a server crash or something, everthing had to be set up again and we had to sign again. - I've been barely using any PHPBB forums anymore, the same way I don't use ICQ nor log on IRC servers anymore. It feels like the big social networks take all of my online time. Who would say, 20+ years ago that the internet would be ruled by a couple of companies? Everything went wrong I guess. Anyway, I still have interest on my Amiga. I still have an A600 connected to the power and the TV right besides the PC I'm using to check EAB now. I just feel I don't have much time to keep checking online forums anymore. But being the nostalgic sod I am, I do miss the old times. There were some real good times spent here. It's really crazy to think this account exists for more than 20 years. It's more than half of my life. I only still use the name "Shattehand" here and at the shmups.com forum (which I also barely check nowadays too).

15 February 2022, 07:42	#330
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,540	I am probably not the true old timer as I do not stay with EAB from the beginning, but for me nothing changed much (except I visit EAB more frequently due to the general internet availability). I have never joined social forums vawe and I still use my nickname instead of a real name. EAB is one of the two pillars that helped Amiga survive its darkest era (the other one is WinUAE), it is a gem and deserves as much attention, love and care as possible.

15 February 2022, 08:31	#331
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,170	I always thought this thread was about CIA timer hardware needing replacement. Honest.

15 February 2022, 18:15	#335
desiv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,767	"When I am feeling old, a little reminder of the good old days always picks me up... Think I'll head over to EAB to rejuvenate myself!" <reads this thread> For some reason, I'm feeling old and tired again... Maybe I just need to get some more rest... ;-)

15 February 2022, 21:23	#336
ancalimon Supernormal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Age: 43 Posts: 1,410	Guys do you think there will be Amigas in Heaven or Hell?

16 February 2022, 16:41	#340
Fiery Phoenix Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bury, Lancs Age: 47 Posts: 663	Hell has Amiga Tiretex conversions - on an endless loop to be played Thing is and same with most retro computer fans - you would guess most C64 users are mid 40s now. Amiga similar, maybe a tad younger (will get a lot older of course) The next 40 years most of us won't be here - may seem long way away, but bloody held 1982 and getting into computers does not seem 40 years ago! Will anybody pick up the baton and carry on the Amiga flame or will it slowly die with the last of it's users? Will be an endless posts about users passing away - depressing.

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