robertj@tektronix.UUCP (Robert Jaquiss) (10/29/84)
My church is thinking about replacing a 1912 vintage pipe organ. We have a choice between pipe and electronic organs. As these items are $50000+ it should last for a number of years. Many organs of both types are using micros and other digital circuits. I would like some opinions on what would happen if in 20-30 years some chip quits. Are there any policies on how long chips are manufactured? If I get enough information I will summarize for the net. Robert S. Jaquiss Jr. ucbvax!tektronix!robertj (uucp) robert jaquiss@tektronix (csnet) robert jaquiss.tektronix@rand-relay (arpanet) (503) 627-6346 (audio phone at work)