21 Sep
1998
21 Sep
'98
1:23 p.m.
Max Eskin wrote:
I'm sure that the problem is that earlier, you had a different
concept of interesting machines. I don't think minis and workstations
were ever very common at hamfests, compared to common micros. I don't
think PCs are bringing an end to classic computing; sooner or later,
all PDPs and VAXen and IMSAIs will be in the hands of collectors.
And/or in landfills. A lot are already there.
Did Compaq document their machines well?
Not that I've noticed -- that may improve with the acquisition of DEC,
if they keep some of the tech writing crew, but I wouldn't bet the
ranch on it.
--
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When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked me if I had any
firearms with me. I said "Well, what do you need?" -- Steven Wright