Data General ran a distant second place behind DEC,
you might keep your
eyes out for that, although DG parts, software and documentation are not so
easy to find like DEC stuff is...
Some of us have a widely differing opinion on this. There is a *lot*
of it out there, if you look and ask. Much software, much
documentation.
Data General gear is a good choice for minicomputer fun, as it tends
to be a fraction of the cost of comparable DEC gear.
--
Will