IBM to support UNIX on 4300

[Larry West]

The business section of the New York Times reported today (Wed 13 Feb)
that IBM will support UNIX on its 4300 series computers.   This may
be extended to other series in the future.   This is an attempt by
IBM to enter the academic/scientific market dominated by DEC.

The main point of the article, though, was the announcement of the
new Sierra (309x) series.   Not an astounding improvement on the 308x's,
but a much better cost/performance ratio.   Price breaks of 10% or so
on the 308x's, effective immediately.   However, the Sierra line
already has a long delay -- first shipments of the low-end model
due at the end of 1985, the higher-end models due in 1987.   Yes, 1987.
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