Originally Posted by
Octane
Hello ORAC,
The problem is that in times gone by, things were built to last and were repairable.
That's why my 1967 Mini (souped up
) is still on the road.
Modern stuff is designed with a limited lifespan in mind...
The plastic bits on my friends expensive European car are starting to look "tatty" for example...
I cut my lawn with a lawnmower that is quite substantially older and in better condition than me - a 1959 suffolk punch. Started first pull last week after being in the shed for 6 months. Proper, simple, engineering.
I doubt people will be looking after and repairing 2008 vintage computers in 50 years time (although by that time, more than likely termites will be the dominant species on the planet, again)..