[Info-vax] Unix on A DEC Vax?

[David Froble]

Paul Sture wrote:
> In article <kdhfma$uvq$1 at dont-email.me>,
>  David Froble <davef at tsoft-inc.com> wrote:
> 
>> Interesting and lengthy discussion, morphing into a discussion of the 
>> merits of Linux vs weendoze on the desktop.
>>
>> My perspective is that the desktop, just like servers before them, is 
>> being relegated to a niche.  Those who need them will still use them, 
>> but the vast majority are already moving onto tablets and smart phones.
> 
> Seeing a friend troubleshoot a server from his iPhone was an eye opener 
> for me.  In that particular instance it was a problem he had dealt with 
> before and he had a PDF with the necessary incantations to restart a 
> complex job pre-stored on his iPhone.  Yes, this would have been easier 
> on a larger screen, but for that he would have had to go home or into 
> work.
> 
> I am impressed by the look of the Dell XPS 12 convertible "Ultrabook". 
> It has a fold away keyboard which is neat.
> 
> See the short video at the bottom of this page:
> 
> <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/07/dell_xps_12_convertible_windows_
> 8_ultrabook_review/>
> 

The aviation types are enthused about the Asus tablet.  600 nits.  Being 
able to easily read the screen in bright sunlight is an issue.  It has 
an optional detachable keyboard.  Still a bit pricy at near $500.