IBM mainframes

From: SUPRDAVE_at_aol.com <(SUPRDAVE_at_aol.com)>
Date: Fri Mar 5 19:35:27 1999

In a message dated 99-03-05 20:23:57 EST, you write:

> On Fri, 5 Mar 1999, William Donzelli wrote:
> >3380s are hitting the junkyards in record numbers now, so getting one for
> >free is an easier option!
>
> What's a 3380 like?
>
> --Max Eskin (max82_at_surfree.com)

pretty good size. think closet size. you could almost open the doors and get
inside. impressive with belts and motors. certainly made lots of noise in the
computer room i worked in 1992. I remember when they got rid of 4 strings of
3380 DASDs and replaced with one hitachi unit that had even more space.
Technology improves so quick.
Received on Fri Mar 05 1999 - 19:35:27 GMT