I assumed that was your intent when you wrote the article because you saw NO option to continue to run Appleworks in Lion (and now Mountain Lion). Now there is an option that does not cost $600+!
But for some people, especially the users of the database option, having the abilty to continue to run Appleworks is essential!
Given the intended audience, I would suggest you offer them the option to install Snow Leopard Server (which is getting more and more economical on eBay) and then the option to install Snow Leopard, if cost is still an important issue for them.
When it comes to advice about digitizing older vinyl LPs, I do not make a mention of the general principle: I link them to your article (irrespecive of the drawbacks and other issues raised by your article).
Ultimately, you are the author and will do what you think best...