VAXectomy
<jargon> /vak-sek't*-mee/ (By analogy with "vasectomy") Removal of a VAX.
DEC's Microvaxen, especially, are much slower than newer RISC-based workstations
such as the SPARC. Thus, if one knows one has a replacement coming, VAX removal
can be cause for celebration.
[Jargon File]
(1995-02-20)
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