On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 3:42 PM Cameron Kaiser via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> > > It's really rather ludicrous, given how even the IDT Solbournes really > only > > > run OS/MP. My affection for them is largely nostalgia; as SPARC > systems they > > > are quite finicky and the later SPARCstations surpassed even the S4100 > in > > > performance. > > > > Don't say that. I am still trying to sell one :) They are these great > > systems :) The cool heat sink! The Panasonic branded SPARC processor and > > other components! > > I mean, they're fabulotastic! ;) > > The MN10501 is certainly one of the most unique SPARCs, if merely for the > KAP name ... > Many of the initial run of KAP unfortunately had a bug that caused the chip to self destruct over time. I have an old KAP that suffered from this issue. The guys from hardware came around and replaced them all and I got to keep the defective one... Warner -- > ------------------------------------ personal: > http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- > Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * > ckai...@floodgap.com > -- Focus is all about saying no. -- early Apple employee > ---------------------- >
