Re: Survival rates in computers with the eye on archiving.

On Nov 2, 1:40 am, CheetahHugger <chee...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Complicated one, let's say i have a need to keep certain programs/
data
in running order for the next 50 years.
Don't discuss upgrading, converting ect, it's not applicable in
this
situation as the actual structure hard and software have to match
each
other and you cannot emulate.

I don't believe it. If it's that important, everything can be
emulated.

I see a lot of survivors among early PIII slot 1 machines, may sound
strange but i have seen quite a lot of those that are still in use
and
work just fine.
So if i need a computer for the following 50 years based on either
PII
PIII PIV or similar (AMD/CYRIX...) (isn't that called I865
architecture)
what machines/brands of components i would source that could last
that
long, storing units for spares is possible until certain level but
i
think aging on stored components could be a problem as well sudden
shoch
when becoming operational again?
Or am i paranoia and should just get myself a batch of PIII
machones
from a recycler and strip them down, pack and vacuum seal the parts
and
stock them?

Yes do that

I was thinking of aquiring a few older generation workstations as i
assume those ones were still built to proper industrial specs.
Any suggestions?

Cheetah

"have you counted your spots today?"

Radium, is that you?

GG

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