The debate on what per say is a mini...

From: Eric J. Korpela <korpela_at_ellie.ssl.berkeley.edu>
Date: Fri Dec 15 19:41:08 2000

> > As for mainframes, well, since you can buy a more powerful computer for what
> > it would cost to operate a mainframe of yesteryear for just one day, I guess
> > nobody will miss 'em.
>
> For instance, I purchased a MicroVax 3400 which I'm going to put in
> working order. I also have a VS3100, I purchased that because it was
> inexpensive and I could experiment on it first. I just want to be more
> knowledgable with the MV3400 before I start really playing with it.

Am I the only one that considers MicroVaxen and Micro-11s to be microcomputers?
Lets get our distinctions straight. If it's smaller than a desk, or doesn't
take at least 15 vertical inches in an 19" rack it's a micro, right?

Eric
Received on Fri Dec 15 2000 - 19:41:08 GMT