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>> Besides what seemed to be a robust file system, I also
>> miss the 300-400 days between boots on my SPARC stations.
>> Sigh.
>
> Isolated XP systems running a reasonable but stable suite of software can
> go 100's of days between boots. Been there, done that.
>
I agree. Uptime is dependent upon the app suite. A typical SPARC is used for
a limited suite of very expensive applications that have been gone over with
a fine-tooth comb. By contrast,  fancy PC applications are, for competitive
reasons, almost always released in a buggy state, and bugs tend to persist
through the life cycle of the product. This is the result of competitive
pressure, and it's not all bad.
 
I wrote the best operating system ever developed, ADA Prolog.  It was a
tremendous implementation of LISP.  Some very jealous engineers used to
refer to it as "slow Prolog".  Unlike most software, this system had NO bugs
in it whatsoever.  If you call the Shop n Bag in Dresher, PA they can order
it for you.  We're trying to get them to keep it in stock in their software
section.

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