I got my first “modern” computer back in 1994, a Macintosh Plus. Sure, it was seven years old by the time my greasy paws got hold of it, but the improvement from my Apple II+ meant the world to me.

That computer served me well, and I was as fond of it as one can be of a machine. Perhaps that nostalgia is why I found this comparison of a Mac Plus and a new dual-core Athlon so irresistible. It’s impressive to see how well the Mac hangs with the PC despite a 1000-fold speed disadvantage.

(This post is part of the 100/100/100 challenge)