Subj : IMS Series 8000 Microcomputer
To   : Abbub
From : AKAcastor
Date : Wed May 01 2024 11:54:44

 A> I think I can keep this down to about 18"x12"x10" or so, 
 A> since I don't need any 8" drives and the modern power 
 A> supplies I'm using are much smaller. It won't be a 
 A> replication of the original case, but a modern version 
 A> that's an homage to the original design.

This sounds like a great way to display the IMS system.

 A> I also like the idea of computers as furniture, but I'll 
 A> reserve that for when I eventually get a CRAY that I can 
 A> set up in the living room upstairs as guest seating. :D

Yes, that's the dream isn't it!  I saw a Cray at the Computer History Museum a few years ago, the first time I'd seen one in person, it felt like a big moment. :)  Very stylish hardware, beautiful.


Chris/akacastor


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