Re: Honeywell 516

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From: Bill Findlay
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:53

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On 15 Mar 2018, Bob Eager wrote
(in article <fgv0ig...@mid.individual.net>):

> OK, since it's quiet...
>
> How many people have had dealings with the Honeywell DDP-516, or related
> machines? I know one version of the 16 series was the ARPAnet TIPs, but
> I'm wondering about the ones that weren't.

We were in the market for a mini in 197-71 and visited the local Honeywell
factory. After a tour the reps invited us to buy a DDP-516. They were very
large men, all three well over 6 feet, and they crowded round us as we sat in
their office, exuding an "offer you can't refuse" vibe. It was at the same
time transparent psychological pressure, infuriating, and very funny.

Needless to say, we did not buy one of their PoS computers.

-- 
Bill Findlay

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