gjs@pyuxqq.UUCP (G Stuk) (01/23/84)
SPERRY PC. Here at CSO (formerly a part of Bell Labs) we use SPERRY (UNIVAC) mainframes. I just checked with our SPERRY salesman, and he said to call your local SPERRY office as found in the phone book. We are planning to get some in to try, and are doing it through our regular salesman. I agree that they look interesting, but can't give much information. I saw one briefly, the color monitor has excellent results, and the keyboard is actually made by Keytronics. We are interested in whether IBM compatible boards, such as multi-function boards will work, but nobody knows at this point. SPERRY says they are 100% compatible on software, and imply hardware compatible but we will just have to wait and see.
pourn@sdcsvax.UUCP (01/25/84)
x? Sperry is sposed to put this unit out RSN, with ads that read "If you're a year late to the dance, you'd better have a pretty good reason". See Forbes of late last year if you want the financial details on Sperry. --ACP
don@bmcg.UUCP (01/26/84)
x (eat me, and I'll hate you, UUCP...) Does anyone out there have any information on where the Sperry PC can be found? It sounds like a really good system (compared to the IBM PC), but I can't find it anywhere here in the San Diego area. Everywhere I call, I get the same result: someone making noises of non-recognition, like "HUH?! Never heard of it!" Is this thing real, or did someone just feel like announcing something to this news group that won't be released (i.e., *REAL*) for another 6 to 12 months? Don Deel ...sdcsvax!bmcg!don