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SubjectRe: [PATCH] use simple_strtoul for unsigned kernel parameters
> > Hmmm, at least some Cray machines require three-phase power, though,
> > which is a problem for home use.
>
> Huh? You can get phase converters. It's a common thing to do for home
> shops with metal working tools.

Interesting, I didn't know you could buy phase converters...

> But who cares? Nobody is going to run a Cray in their home for more than
> a few days, the power draw would get too expensive. So this is well into
> "angels in the head of a pin" land.

Far from it - the phase converter info has re-awakened my dream of
owning a VAX 11/780, and I'm sure I'm not the only one...

John.
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