I am flying the 'computer' Boeing now - 777. It has envelope protection laws etc, but has still left the option that ULTIMATELY the PIC can override-ie if you NEED to over 'G' etc -YOU CAN. Even Direct mode is manually selectable, and handling is basically the same as Secondary mode, just a little less refined. Thus, in my opinion (one of thousands ,I know) Boeing is a superior product than the 'slowbus'. As an aside, consider how many elderly 73's you see around the world. I just don't expect to see many A32's when they are the same age.