On Fri, Aug 16, 2002 at 10:38:29AM +0200, Ben-Nes Michael wrote:
> Well, it seems that there is no reason to buy old unix unless you want it
> for experience.
Mostly, yes. But if you get it for _very_ small price (or free), and with
a good monitor, it will at least make a good XTerminal.
>
> Just think of the HD, if im not wrong HD loose huge percent of its speed
> after 3,4 years or worse it might brake.
Not always, but often, Unix hardware that cost 5000-10000$ some years ago
also went through very intensive reliability tests. My Indy is from 1995,
has 2x1GB SCSI hard disks, and none of them causes any problems (of course,
they are not in too much use being only an XTerminal). It was used as a
small server in a company until 2 years ago (when I got it). They gave
me the monitor only because it can't connect to a PC - newer SGI hardware
connects with standard 15Pin VGA connector. Lucky me.
> The memory is most likly small.
The Indy has 8x8MB 72Pin SIMMs. You will probably find similar things in
workstations of the time.
> And if something brake you need to replace it for alot of $.
No. You throw it away (unless it's not mandatory or you manage to get
a free replacement).
[snip]
Didi
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