Were can I get this wierd RAM

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From: Matthew Geier
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 22:03

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 I recently obtained a 2nd hand Tektronix workstation. While the system works
quite well it needs more RAM. The motherboard is provided with LOTS of SIMM
sockets. The catch is that these SIMM's are 80 pin 36 bit SIMMs, when the
standard appears to be 72 pins (for 36 bit SIMMs).

 The local Tek people dont know off hand the price of more RAM , but indicated
that I wouldnt like the price , and that it would cost several times what I
payed for the rest of the machine.

 There doesnt appear to be any exotic parts on the Tek SIMM modules, just 
standard RAM chips and a 74AS04. The modules have Teks name in the artwork,
so they were probably custom made.

 If any one has come across 80 pin ( 40+40 ) SIMMs , I definatly would like
to hear from you...

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