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To: Simon who wrote (15587)4/29/1998 11:48:00 AM
From: John Hunt  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 18056
 
<< some of the IRS computers still run on vacuum tubes. >>

Simon,

Not sure about now, but some years ago the Canadian military still had some vacuum tube communications equipment.

The only place they could get replacement tubes from was Russia.

Duh!

< G >

John