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Intel and HP find oldest working PC

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Jan 16, 2004.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Dutch company PHI DATA yesterday received a prize from Intel, HP and Dutch IT weekly Computable for still owning and operating a vintage IBM 5160 (Intel 8088) computer from 1983. PHI Data uses the IBM to test matrix printers. It is now officialy the oldest obsolete-yet-active PC in the Low Countries.

    HP and Intel started the contest to show that companies should keep current with their technology needs. Because of the recession ,most companies haven't upgraded their systems since 1999. The contest was attended by more than 70 companies. One company claimed it was still doing accounting on an old eighties PC.

    Read more: The Register.
    Julio Franco, Jan 16, 2004
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  2. ak_in_charge Newcomer, in training

    All I can say to that is... DAMN!!!!!!
    ak_in_charge, Jan 16, 2004
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  3. Federelli Newcomer, in training

    HAh, they've never been to Argentina...
    Federelli, Jan 17, 2004
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  4. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    Thats not so amazing, I have an Epson from around that same era, works perfectly. Also have a C-64 in perfect condition. I have an Altair as well but it hasn't worked in years :(
    StormBringer, Jan 17, 2004
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  5. Per Hansson TechSpot Server Guru

    I agree Stom...

    I have an IBM PS/2 8580-071 still working, it's from 1987 I think...
    Per Hansson, Jan 18, 2004
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  6. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin

    Yeah, but you're not still using it are you? ;)
    Vehementi, Jan 19, 2004
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  7. Rick TechSpot Staff

    I have seen a number of computers older than that, although I suppose they aren't PCs. :)

    Just recently sold a Commodore pet that worked. Manufacture date? 1974. Oh yeah!
    Rick, Jan 19, 2004
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  8. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    As matter of fact, the Epson and Comadore both are used from time to time, the comadore more so than the Epson.
    StormBringer, Jan 19, 2004
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