FW: First come first served: VAX 11/750 (UK)

From: Jim Strickland <jim_at_calico.litterbox.com>
Date: Sat Mar 25 16:03:05 2000

>
> In article <9avpdsour760dtj430holfitev7eifi2k4_at_4ax.com>, Bruce Lane
> <kyrrin_at_bluefeathertech.com> writes
> > So, would any of our UK members like a VAX 11/750? Possibly one that
> >has a SCSI adapter?
> >
>
> I gather that these are quite big, how does it compare for size with my
> MicroVAX II with 5 RA81 drives (ie 2 19" rack units)?
>
> I would like to ask for it but if it is a roomful then SWMBO might throw
> me _and_ the VAX out of the house ;-)

It's the size of several 4 drawer file cabinets, more or less. We had one at
my undergraduate school - I learned most of my CS on it. Not bad, having a
.9 VUP machine serving ~ 75 terminals and 30-40 connected users at a time. :)

-- 
Jim Strickland
jim_at_DIESPAMMERSCUMcalico.litterbox.com
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