[Info-vax] FIND/REPLACE

[Johnny Billquist]

On 2023-03-07 00:43, Arne Vajhøj wrote:
> On 3/6/2023 8:31 AM, Johnny Billquist wrote:
>> On 2023-03-03 18:25, bill wrote:
>>> On 3/3/2023 8:32 AM, Johnny Billquist wrote:
>>>> On 2023-03-01 19:15, Simon Clubley wrote:
>>>>> Well, some people _still_ like to play with PDP-11 systems... :-)
>>>>
>>>> And some PDP-11 systems are still out there in production. ;-)
>>>
>>> Apparently in nuclear power plants....  :-)
>>
>> So it's been said.
> 
> That has been stated many times.
> 
> Example:
> 
> https://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/the-antique-computers-that-just-wont-quit/?slide-index=3
> 
>>               But I know various other places from a more personal 
>> experience, that still run PDP-11s as well.
> 
> https://history-computer.com/dec-pdp-11-computer/
> 
> says:
> 
> "The PDP-11 is definitely still in use today, thanks to its unique and 
> strong build. It is still used to power a GE nuclear power-plant robotic 
> application — and will do so until 2050.
> 
> Technically, due to its potency, it is still used by the US Navy in its 
> ship radar systems and by Airbus SAS. There are also rumors that it is 
> part of the set up in the British Atomic Weapons Establishment."

Well, I know of them in steel plants, sawmills, testing equipment for 
engines and airplanes, and to manage public transport planning and 
management.

But yes, I've read about the nuclear plant one as well. But I don't 
personally have any knowledge of it.

   Johnny