Contextual reference for mainframes/supercomputers?

[Patrick Finnegan]

On Wednesday 21 December 2005 18:31, Richard wrote:
> OK, there are lots of sites that put things like mini and
> microcomputers into their historical context with photos, hardware
> and software descriptions, etc.
>
> What is considered the best reference for mainframe like machines?
>
> For instance, anyone want to bid on a Gould Concept/32?
> <http://www.dovebid.com/assets/display.asp?ItemID=tbd155271>
>
> Opening bid is $1.00, sale ends 12/30/06 from Boeing in St. Louis,
> MO.

12/30/**06**?!? That's probably the longest auction I've ever seen. I 
hope they really meant 12/30/05.

Pat
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