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If only picture one had been clearer, we could have seen the interface (if there is one). Seems there's two C64's, side by side but I don't see a drive or a cart in the back of either. If it's opening those till drawers below them, there must be an interface in the rear. I presume there's a Drive out of sight which could store the data and boot the software / drivers for the drawer interface. No printer in view either, maybe it just stores the data on the drive.

Certainly a neat thing, but not very practical if the data is needed for tax purposes.

You really need EPOS tills..(Electronic Point Of Sale if anyone is wondering)

 

It's nice they are still being used, if they can do the work, then why not. There is however a 'a time and a place' regarding them. A little bakery using one, novel, sweet and probably won't be noticed much. But you use one in a Computer shop or high-end entertainment shop and if seen, you can be sure the customers would wonder about the values of the person running the shop.

It sends a message asking why is the shopkeeper not keeping up with the times.

I'd say that it's an item best used behind the scenes unless it's a shop where tech is not the focus.

That's just the old manager in me.

The fact they are still being used is brilliant, but considering the problems of a failure, I'd keep them for retro entertainment only. I'd certainly not use and have no instant back-up.

Interesting article Tim, thanks for posting.

You keep the old TV shop ticking over, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Xmas, I'm sure I say that from all of us on here, but lets share the old greetings folks, for one and all.

Paul..

 

And the "breadbin" C64s employed in the doughnut shop can also be used to keep the doughnuts warm while the clients wait for the bill... I also wonder where the bills are stored for administration purposes (a simple diskette in a .SEQ file?) - how can you interface a printer or accounting software?

 

Here, here, Paul.
A lot of sense there - and a very interesting post from Tim.
Many thanks.
All the best to you and yours, Tim.
Always a pleasure, mate.
Have a fantastic Christmas and all the best for the New Year, guys.