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To: "Jonathan M. Bresler" <jmb@kryten.atinc.com>
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Date: Tue, 10 Oct 1995 23:21:46 -0500
From: Jon Loeliger <jdl@chrome.onramp.net>
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Apparently, "Jonathan M. Bresler" scribbled:
> On Tue, 10 Oct 1995, Terry Lambert wrote:
> > I defy you to purchase one, however.  8-).
> 
> now terry, i used a cdc 6600 once (boy i hope that's the right number, 
> its been a while ;)  twas a one's complement beast.  we used to work 
> newbies over real good with 0 != 0 ;))

That's correct.  As was the 6500.  But remember, they used 6 bit display
code too.    I'll drag out the COMPASS manual if needed...  :-)
Where *is* Seymore when you need (to abuse) him?

jdl