[Info-vax] Uptime for OpenVMS

[Richard B. Gilbert]

On 5/17/2011 2:41 PM, MG wrote:
> On 17-5-2011 17:22, ChrisQ wrote:
>> In fact, modern hardware is very reliable
>
> Perhaps, but not in my experience so far.
>
> I somehow doubt that the hardware I see nowadays will be running as
> long (and as reliably) as VAXen. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if
> some VAXen will even outlive some modern systems.
>
>
>> Irrespective of os, Vms, Tru64, Linux or even windows xp, modern systems
>> just keep going until you need to change something, or power fail...
>
> Linux, I don't know; well, okay, it 'depends'. But, are you serious
> about Windows XP?
>
> - MG

I'm running W/XP SP3.  I have been for about seven years now.  It works. 
  I have no intention to upgrade until circumstances force me to.  It 
does what I need.  I know how to use it.  That counts for a lot!