On Tue, 12 Sep 1995, John Painter wrote:
 
> >  The S/930 was the first PA-RISC 3000 marketed, right?  Does
> >someone
> >have a benchmark?  Also, I take it these beasties are getting on
> >just
> >like the Classic systems.  Are they attainable relatively
> >inexpensively
> >so that those of us who still use Classic systems, but don't
> >need mega
> >power, may be able to get MPE/iX 5.0 compatibility for not so
> >much money?
>
> Daniel:
>
> I was always under the impression that only a handful of Series
> 930s were ever sold. (Read: like one or two!) The 950 series took
> over very shortly after the 930 was introduced sometime in the
> mid 80s.  I've only ever seen a picture of a 930.
>
> As for older RISC systems-- they are available, but you must be
> aware of user license issues.  Frankly, you are probably better
> off purchasing a remarketed 9x7 with a legit license from HP
> remarketing or going with a new 9x8 system.  Just my $.02.
>
> John Painter
And you will probably save on maintenance alone!!
 
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