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From: daver@hp-pcd.UUCP (daver)
Newsgroups: net.micro.hp
Subject: Re: HP 9836: what is it?
Message-ID: <14200011@hpcvrd.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 15-Apr-86 12:02:00 EST
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Posted: Tue Apr 15 12:02:00 1986
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Nf-From: hpcvrd!daver    Apr 15 09:02:00 1986

>I have heard of an HP computer called the "HP 9836", but I can't find any
>written reference to it anywhere.  Is it the HP personal UNIX computer, or a 
>mini?

The HP 9836 is a desktop computer which has been renamed the HP 9000/236, part
of the 9000 series 200 family.  It uses a 68000 processor and is available with
an advanced Basic operating system (no flames about 'advanced Basic' being an
oxymoron - this is really a structured language but with the syntax and
defaults of Basic) or with HP-UX, HP's version of system V.  While designed as
a desktop computer, with built-in keyboard and screen, it is capable of serving
as a time-sharing hub; I am typing this on an HP-150 serving as a terminal to a
9000/236 which is, at this moment, serving four other users (I just broke out
of vi and ran who).

Dave Rabinowitz
hplabs!hp-pcd!daver