> > But you can't run over a G4 with a truck. I once ran over a 9595 with a
> > 1979 Dodge Power Ram with a three-axle conversion and a Cummins
> > engine. Didn't even crash the disks.
>
> Remarkable.
Indeed.
> Meaning this is where that machines even 95xx is not meant to be out
> there like this. Outside enviroment will do number on steel and
> hard drives when wet.
This was sitting on my driveway temporarily. No exposure to weather. I
have a feeling that even short exposure to weather wouldn't make much of a
difference, if the machine were cleaned before it rusted.
> Please tell this story because running over that 9595 is a quite a
> accident or on purpose?
It was quite by accident. I ran it over with the outer wheel. I thought
I was running over a rock.
> Just good design case shouldn't have to be heavy and useful indoors.
It's light enough for me to carry, and I am a small man.
> If needs toughness and weatherproofing, has to be industial chassis.
The PS/2 series was designed to be operated in hotter and dustier
environments than other PCs. Look at the ratings. Remarkable.
Peace... Sridhar
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