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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Distros specifically designed for children
Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 09:07:51 +0100
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On 28/05/2025 07:33, c186282 wrote:
> No getting around mainframes, no matter how they
>    are implemented.

Its simply a matter of how to securely manage a large amount of related 
data that arrives in small packets from many sources.

As the cost of networking declines the option of using smart terminals 
and a large centralised database becomes more valuable

As the speed of networking increases the option of moving high CPU usage 
off the desktop and into a centralised resource becomes cost effective.


-- 
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit 
atrocities.”

― Voltaire, Questions sur les Miracles à M. Claparede, Professeur de 
Théologie à Genève, par un Proposant: Ou Extrait de Diverses Lettres de 
M. de Voltaire