11 Nov
2001
11 Nov
'01
11:18 a.m.
Jeff wrote:
For some of the rarer machines, such as early PDP's, Cray's,
SOL-20's and such, it might be a good idea though for future
reference. A great many classic automotive makes have them and their
numbers tend to be larger than the early computer systems. Classic
aircraft tend to have their registries as well and know how many of a
certain type there are and where they are.
Those vintage aircraft folks probably know where every last nut and bolt is
located, and even rumors of the location of wrecked planes are probably kept
on record.
I'm surprised that this hasn't caught on more in the computer crowd. It's a
good idea I think, and it will surely help in the future. Do you think that
computer guys just don't want to register their systems? We are a strange
lot, after all.
E.