RE: [TCLUG:15927] NeXT -changing root password

[Philip C Mendelsohn <mend0070@tc.umn.edu>]

On Fri, 14 Apr 2000, Brezny, Shawn wrote:

> I ordered my NeXT Station from Black Hole Inc, http://www.blackholeinc.com/.
> I talked to  the owner Rob Blessin who was really informative and helpful.
> I guess he initially received many machines that were supposedly from Area
> 51, the CIA and SAC.  I went ahead and picked out an Area51 machine.  I will
> send a screen shot after it arrives.
> 
> Shawn Brezny (Proud new owner of NeXT Station)

First, congrats on the box!

Second, the Area 51, CIA, and SAC ref sounds like you're buying from
someone who watches too much X-files.

Just because a supposed government facility is high-tech, what makes you
think all their gear isn't stamped "Property U.S. Government" all over
it's sexy looking box?  You think the guys at SAC don't complain about
their old cruddy slow machines that came from the lowest bidder?

Just wanted to point out that secret government facilities are as likely
to be a morass of beaureaucracy as they are a wonder-land of cool
toys...<!>  But that's only 'cause I really liked the scene at the end of
Raider's of the Lost Ark.

Phil M

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