On Tue, 19 Jun 2001, NetBSD Bob wrote:

> If one were to seeketh out a fine VAX of speedie merit, what would be
> the choice to persue?  A high-end 3100 box might be nice, or a high-end
> 4000 box might be nice.  But, what is the consensus amongst the VAXenpeers?

For speed in compact size, I'd say a VAXstation 4000/90 or 90A.
Otherwise maybe one of the VAX 4000s like a 500, 600, or 705A.

> Let's say, for the sake of discussion, that it has to be a model that
> NetBSD could support, and it has to be something that one could lug
> home (no 9000 boxes, OK?).

Well, with the right system of pulleys and a big enough lever :-)

-brian.