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Re: Wanted Sun Sparc Hardware

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From: devnull
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 21:05
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In article <GsMIw0.6D0.0.glort@GTS.Net>, bdb@gts.org wrote:

> In article <3C8742A2.1FC03E99@slaz.freeserve.co.uk>,
> Martin Slaney  <martin@slaz.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
> | 
> | 
> | Amos Barnett wrote:
> | 
> | > Karun wrote:
> | > > Wanted, Sun Workstation or server in Australia. Any sparc system,
sparc or
> | > > ultrasparc, etc.
> | > > Email karun@karun.lorikeet.id.au
> | >
> | > A SparcStation 1+ (25mhz model) just arrived, machine, monitor, SCSI CD
> | > with caddy, SCSI tape drive at Compuchange (Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney,
> | > opposite the Powerhouse).  It might be a bit old/slow though ;)
> | >
> | > Amos
> | >
> | > PS: I was actually wondering what it's worth, I thought of getting it to
> | > play with it :)
> | 
> | I'd say it was worth 2 bits of second-user chewing gum.
> 
> 
>         We are still using one as a UseNet News server (not a
>         full feed of course) - it's extremely reliable :)

Back when boxes were built to last :)

I was at a site about two months ago who were using a late Sun3 machine of
some sort for local mail. According to its admin, it hasn't missed a beat
yet.

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Subject: Re: Wanted Sun Sparc Hardware
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