> > What is the historical value? > > OK, let's take anzterm as an example because I'm more familiar with it. There's lots > of interesting stuff about it. > > > SNA implementation using Motorola ADLCs and software (IBM SNA was a very widespread > point-to-point topology network stack before internet protocols and switched fabric > won out) > Hardware DES engine, from a time when such things were controlled items (can't let > crooks encrypt their e-mail) > A rare look inside banking tech from the days before commodity PCs took over when it > was still mainframes and dedicated clients > A standalone MICR module that uses a modern MCU/gate array/signal conditioning/SMPS > setup, i.e. the essence of every modern design but twenty years before it became > commonplace > It annoys people who don't understand the value of preservation
Vas, I got an old traffic light that I snagged for a mint at a yard sale. If I sent it to you, would you dump it and preserve it? I mean, shit its gotta be worth saving, right?
Just messing with ya
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