[net.unix-wizards] the Convex - a UNIX supercomputer?

bill@ur-laser.uucp (Bill Lampeter) (07/18/84)

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I just heard about this.  A Convex (Dallas TX) computer runs
UNIX (yes, 4.2); has 120MB primary memory; 100ns cycle time;
eagle disks; many times faster than a 780 - although not quite 
a Cray1; sells for $500k.  Has anyone had experience with one
of these or more information?

Bill Lampeter
Laboratory for Laser Energetics
716-275-5101
bill@rochester.ARPA
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