The 6/200 was also dual processor capable and would handle up to 512 MB
of ram. I think that would bring in range of being usable. It did
require memory in pairs (168 pin DIMMs), so that could be an issue, but
otherwise ...
Jim Gribbin
Fielder George Dowding wrote:
> ... and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too Mike.
>
> 1. These HP Vectra 6/200's are 200 MHz machines c. 1997, so I don't have
> any use for them myself. According to Damien's (and perhaps other's)
> experience, they could be useful for (diskless) terminals in a Linux
> Terminal Project situation http://www.ltsp.org
>
> 2. Where is this AT&T conference room, and which day, time, etc. is it
> available? This sounds good, as the Friday Night Laboratory is just one
> facet of AKLUG's activities. AKLUG started out with once a month
> meetings to demonstrate software. I remember in particular a session on
> security that got a little warm. I was not satisfied, and I am still
> interested in security. I am interested in this SELINUX stuff.
>
> Cheerio! fgd.
>
> barsalou wrote:
>
> >Happy Holidays to AKLUG!
>
> >I found out today that I have access to some HP Vectra 6/200 machines.
> >Is the group interested in trying to do something we these?
>
> >It is possible, they will need memory, most of them have CD-rom (4x)
> >and a few of them have Etherenet cards (VG version I believe). It's
> >also possible that the HD's are 2 GB or less (bummer there).
>
> >If there is interest, we can narrow down the exact specs.
>
> >Also, "monthly" meetings will resume in the New Year. AT&T has
> >graciously offered us space in their conference room.
>
> >Because of the time commitment, initially, we will not have them every
> >month, but at least we now have a way to carry them forward. One caveat
> >here is that if the security folks get a sniff of foul play, then we
> >will be outta there faster than you can blink your eyes.
>
> >Lastly, I had made an offer to share my slightly used magazines with
> >the group and received an overwhelming response. This caused me to
> >rethink my offer and suggest that we set up some way to share them
> >amongst the entire group.
>
> >I am looking a some ways to do that and appreciate any feedback from
> >folks out there.
>
> >So have a great holiday and the New Year looks to start off with BANG!
>
> >Mike B.
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