FW: pdp11/44 free to good home in TX

From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_ncal.verio.com>
Date: Mon Oct 5 19:29:06 1998

On 5 Oct 1998, Eric Smith wrote:

> I'm not sure this is such a great idea. IMNSHO, the biggest Y2K problems
> will not be caused by actual computer problems, but by people's fear of
> computer problems. I'm expecting a run on the banks, and it appears that
> I'm not just being paranoid; the Fed is expecting it as well and has printed
> an extra $5e9 in cash to try to cope with it.

Whatever ends up compelling the companies to retire the old iron, it will
definitely mean more computers to round up.

> On the other hand, if you have some plan that involves benefitting from a
> run on the banks, I'd be interested in hearing about it. :-)

Sell paper and ink to the government?

Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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