out-of-mainstream minis

[Noel Chiappa]

    > From: Christian Gauger-Cosgrove

    > The other 1ESS/1AESS switch is a complete and functional unit, still in
    > service, last I heard. But there are plans to scrap it and put in a
    > modern switch in its place. Saving it would be a difficult proposition,
    > to say the least.

I'd try to get the Smithsonian involved. This is a _very_ significant machine,
of national importance, and a national institution like the Smithsonian should
have one.

Let me know if I can help, e.g. by getting heavy hitters like Vint Cerf
involved.

	Noel