tube technology and EMP

[woodelf]

Randy McLaughlin wrote:

>
> The Russians were right in keeping tubes well beyond what we did.  
> That's how they got to venus!
>
> There are many areas tubes go well beyond what can be done in solid 
> state.
>
Don't forget with out CRT tubes we would not have TV or Computers as we 
know it.
Also tubes still make nice 'home brew' stuff as compared to where 
transistors are going.
PLUG --- replace you solid state amp with a DIY tube on -- /PLUG

> Randy
> www.s100-manuals.com

Now back to the USSR ... Did Russia ever do any small computer designs 
other than
clone DEC equipment?