BM>  I think what he is talking about is nothing more or less than a fil
BM>  server accessible from many locations simultaneously.  Use of the
BM>  term "mainframe" is misleading and a bit dated...imo....
 
Hi Bob,
 
  Ya, the use of the term "mainframe" is a dated term, but an accurate. 
I like your definition "file server accessible from many locations..".  
Microsoft has one nicknamed "Gagk"(sp).  It has several gigs of ram and 
takes up a room about 40 by 40.  To expand on your concept, the many 
locations simultaneously from many locations from remote locations.  
Basically, a person can access a computer through there own computer.  
For example:  I'm working on my masters' degree and I am conducting my 
research through the ERIC.  There is no way I could keep the records of 
850,000 adstracts on my machine (perhaps on a CD rom, but then this 
list would be dated, time and time again).
 
Keep your stick on the Ice,
Paul
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