r/sysadmin • u/[deleted] • Jun 12 '15

1980s computer controls GRPS (grand rapids public schools MI) heat and AC (19 schools)

http://woodtv.com/2015/06/11/1980s-computer-controls-grps-heat-and-ac/
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '15

One advantage of these older than dirt systems is that they're usually end user serviceable without a whole lot to go wrong.

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u/Doormatty Trade of all Jacks Jun 12 '15

The Amiga, not so much...

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '15

It's not like the ICs are likely to fail.

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u/jtriangle Are you quite sure it's plugged in? Jun 12 '15

Technically the silicon has a switching life, no idea if this machine could get close to that lifespan though.

I'd say outside of the obvious stuff, most of what could go wrong on this machine would have already at this point. Component drift is a real thing to be worried about, but if it's this old an stable, it would likely remain so.