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From: Kevin.Gmyrek@p5.f121.n324.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Kevin Gmyrek)
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Subject: SIPPs vs SIMMs
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Date: 2 Apr 91 13:16:00 GMT
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 > What are the differences between SIPPs and SIMMs?
Well SIPPs have Pins and SIMMs don't (they have edge card connectors)
 >
 > Why does one cost more than the other?
Shouldn't.
 >
 > How can I tell (by looking at a motherboard) which I need?
You have either a 30 (or so) pin socket (SIPPs) or an edge card 
connector the same size (SIMMs).
 >
 > Is one of them 'going out of style' (obsolete)?
Not to speak of.  I think the SIMMs have a larger following due to 
their use in the Apple computers but they're both readily available.

                                             Kevin

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