[sclug] GNU on Quirky Architecture

[Jon Masters]

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erik.chakravarty at accenture.com wrote:

| Yes, I was actually looking at a Tadpole SPARCBook for a while

I picked up an old SPARCbook on ebay for under 50 quid.

| I wouldn't mind a little Sun workstation actually

Same goes for me. I have six of the little beasties at the moment but
can always do with some more.

| I am looking seriously at the VAX because it's a monumental
| stepping stone in the computing history

Get an emulator then!

The primary use for VAXen these days is as giant larting tools which can
have wheels attached for riding around a room.

Cheers,

Jon.
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