Hi everyone, long-time lurker emerging from the shadows
I've never owned an Apple computer, and I want to change that. The range of choices seems confusing though, especially the 1990s range of machines.
I'm in the UK, so some of the choices are more limited. For example, from what I can see, Apple ][ computers, while they are occasionally spotted, are extremely expensive and pretty rare.
I'd like if possible to grab a few machines which would allow the broadest possible reach of Apple software compatibility. I understand the Macintosh LCs come packaged with Apple ][e compatibility from the off, so I should probably get one of those - any recommendations?
And LCs are 'low cost', so I presume their ability to run 1990s software can be limited. So would a Quadra of some sort be recommended? Or would it make more sense to forgo the LC and just get a Quadra?
Finally, I want to get an early Power Mac which is pre-OS X, as it's my understanding that its compatibility with the 68000 machines is patchy. Any recommendations for that?
If I'm doing this right, this (either an LC+Quadra, or just a Quadra, plus a Power Mac) would bring me up to the advent of OS X. Does that make sense? Am I missing anything?
Oh, one more thing: I prefer the standalone box machines, not the ones with monitors built-in.
Thanks
I've never owned an Apple computer, and I want to change that. The range of choices seems confusing though, especially the 1990s range of machines.
I'm in the UK, so some of the choices are more limited. For example, from what I can see, Apple ][ computers, while they are occasionally spotted, are extremely expensive and pretty rare.
I'd like if possible to grab a few machines which would allow the broadest possible reach of Apple software compatibility. I understand the Macintosh LCs come packaged with Apple ][e compatibility from the off, so I should probably get one of those - any recommendations?
And LCs are 'low cost', so I presume their ability to run 1990s software can be limited. So would a Quadra of some sort be recommended? Or would it make more sense to forgo the LC and just get a Quadra?
Finally, I want to get an early Power Mac which is pre-OS X, as it's my understanding that its compatibility with the 68000 machines is patchy. Any recommendations for that?
If I'm doing this right, this (either an LC+Quadra, or just a Quadra, plus a Power Mac) would bring me up to the advent of OS X. Does that make sense? Am I missing anything?
Oh, one more thing: I prefer the standalone box machines, not the ones with monitors built-in.
Thanks