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From: smryan@garth.UUCP (Xxxxxx Xxxx)
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Subject: Re: Memories...
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Date: 23 Dec 88 21:38:11 GMT
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>CDC Cyber 180's in native mode have up to 2**12 segments of 2**32 bytes,

2**31 bytes, sign bit must be zero.

>                                                        I'm not sure if
>they support files larger than 2**32 bytes, yet, because that would require
>the files to span segments.

Yes. yes.

The Cyber 205 has 48 bit vitual bit address, or 2**45 bytes. Rumour has
if you buy enough disks and memory to complete the address space, they'll
throw in a 205 for free.
-- 
An otter ate beside the rush                                         -- s m ryan
with blinking eyes beneath a bush.                              
He closed his eyes to hide the thought                          -- Andwari's Gem
the salmon soon would be as naught.                                       -- 1/3