Computer Scrapyards (was: PAM computer, Convergent?)

From: Matthew Sayler <mpsayler_at_cs.utexas.edu>
Date: Tue Jul 15 09:50:23 1997

I remember back in '97 when William Donzelli wrote:
> > Do you know of a good supplier for Sun-3 parts? I have most (chassis,
> > SMD/SCSI/tape, memory) from a Sun 3/280 which I'd really like to get
> > running. All I need is a power supply and the actual CPU.
>
> Where did the supply go? It should be built into the chassis.

I found this one on a loading dock--someone has scrapped it partially.

One of the 8M memory board I have is missing 4 large chips.. I presume
these had something to do with the ECC.. I can't remember the part off
the top of my head, but I do have another baord like it.

I HATE WHEN PEOPLE DO THAT! I can't imagine someone actually could
use those chips (but they had a pretty gold top and looked important
I imagine..)

(takes deep breath)

                m_at_
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