Messages in this thread | ![/](/images/icornerl.gif) | | Date | Mon, 18 Aug 2003 18:40:08 +0100 | From | John Bradford <> | Subject | Re: [PATCH] use simple_strtoul for unsigned kernel parameters |
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> > 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...
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