Re: /etc/disktab on vax

["..I'd rather be coding ASM!" <uridium%deviate.fi@localhost>]

> There are also the fact that people writing modern SW often do not care about 
> execution speed, since it anyway is fast enough on modern hardware.
>
> -- Ragge

I will chip in with my 5c here (no more 2c in .au is in use). I quite 
enjoy writing my software both hobbyist and work on at most 40MIPS 
(CISC/RISC doesn't matter for the purposes of this argument as the 
difference is trivial compared to current monster machines available at 
local super market). I like to do this because:

1) If I make a speed improvement in the code or worse a decrease in 
performance and memory usage, you really notice the drop in execution 
speed.
2) Less distractions.

Eg, on my dining table there's a gorgeous VAXStation 4000-m90 + BA350 
shelf. A ZetaSBC (CP/M) and an 11/70 in the other room with a large 
quantity of other older systems. It's very relaxing to sit in the lounge 
at the table, away from the distractions and work on things.

Al.

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 Al Boyanich
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