29 Jan
2013
29 Jan
'13
9:04 p.m.
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Van: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org]
Namens Fred Cisin
Verzonden: dinsdag 29 januari 2013 21:04
Aan: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Onderwerp: Re: What is big iron? [Was: Re: FAFNER is shut down]
On 29 January 2013 05:39, <microcode at zoho.com> wrote:
No no, you don't get it, if it isn't tube based it never can be "Big
Iron"
;P
Semiconductors and non-delay-line- or mercury based memories and other
modernity's don't belong in 'BIG IRON' ..
-Rik
Watercooled IBM machines like S/360, S/370. If it
isn't watercooled
and doesn't need raised floor, it's just a mini.
freon cooled can never be considered "Big iron"?
machines made buy other than IBM can never be considered "Big Iron"??
machines that sit on a concrete slab can never be considered "Big Iron"???