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Subject: Re: Free Software Foundation (was: Re:
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Date: Tue, 1-Sep-87 10:03:00 EDT
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>I think they're too optimistic
>about the power of future machines. I don't think personal computers will
>have VM for a long time yet.

I have just bought an AT&T UNIX PC for 2000$. Prices start at 1200$
It has virtual memory, albeit with a distressingly small (only 4M)
address space.

THIS I consider a personal computer.
(No, I'm not a mini-chauvinist. I've owned a Sinclair, a Hyperion
IBM PC compatible, and now the 3B1...)