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Re: University credentials used by third parties


From: Ozzie Paez <ozpaez () SPRYNET COM>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:24:36 -0600

Some perspective:  Attached is a 5MB storage unit photographed in 1956 as it
was being shipped - Their 8Gb Thumb-Drives must have been murder to carry in
a pocket! 

 

cid:001e01cb2a5c$9d5062c0$C1EFF1EB@NorthPole1

 

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On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 03:43:45PM -0700, Pollock, Joseph wrote:

 



Anyone remember when an 8KB core memory board for a PDP-8 was nearly

$10,000?  For me, that really puts things in perspective.

 

Yeah, but that was 8K of 12 bit words.  50% more!!!!  You got more for

your money in those days.

 

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Pete Hickey                      

The University of Ottawa           Send $50 and I'll double your IQ

Ottawa, Ontario                          or no money back!

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