Chris, > Then there was the > 68000 based lab computer (O so you didn't know IBM > used the 68k!). Also about 10 grand IIRC.
You are referring to the IBM PC/9000 system. BYTE magazine had a very good article about this long ago, mid 1980s I believe. Seemed like a very good machine but with a very focused audience, i.e. scientists. I assume IBM used the 68000 CPU for this machine as a research project so it would better understand this CPU's capabilities. - David Craig ---------- >From: Chris M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "LisaList" <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: Free IBM AT >Date: Tue, Feb 28, 2006, 6:30 PM > > I think the main thing was the price. IBM had a > couple of debacles in it's time too. I picked up, > which required considerable effort, a System > 23/Datamaster recently. Released almost simultaneously > with the PC. Cost about 10 grand. Then there was the > 68000 based lab computer (O so you didn't know IBM > used the 68k!). Also about 10 grand IIRC. > > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> It just makes it sad to >> contemplate what the platform >> could have become, had it been extended. > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > -- > LisaList is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Shop buy.com and save. <http://lowendmac.com/ad/buy.com.html> > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > LisaList info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/lisa.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/lisalist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com -- LisaList is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop buy.com and save. <http://lowendmac.com/ad/buy.com.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> LisaList info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/lisa.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/lisalist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com