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They likely have computers in there now, but why mess with what works?
by adenner 5y ago
They likely have computers in there now, but why mess with what works?
- FpUser 5y agoSo that some manager can claim an "improvement" and get promoted
- Const-me 5y agoAll components eventually fail. To maintain a system operational, one needs to be able to fix or replace failed components. Replacing a high-tech component made 50+ years ago (like a vacuum tube) can be prohibitively expensive even for military. At some point, it becomes cost efficient to replace the complete system, or at least large components, with modern equivalents.