[geeks] State of IT

[Dave McGuire]

On August 1, Joshua D Boyd wrote:
> I'm listening to the IT guy who brought in some new computers next
> door.  He is asking what in the world that large old thing in the
> corner is.  When told it's a vax, he asks "A what?" And it not like
> it's even that old or unrecognizable.  It is a Vax 4000, and it is
> clearly labeled as such.  Plus it is clearly labeled DIGITAL.

  Heh, VAXen were still current when Pentiums, possibly even PPros (I
don't recall the x86 timeline...anyone?) hit the streets.

  That guy is a moron.  You may feel free to tell him I said so.

        -Dave

-- 
Dave McGuire                     "...it's all pants, all the time."
St. Petersburg, FL                                   -Joshua Boyd