Complicated one, let's say i have a need to keep certain programs/data
in running order for the next 50 years.
Don't discuss upgrading, converting ect, it's not applicable in this
situation as the actual structure hard and software have to match each
other and you cannot emulate.
I see a lot of survivors among early PIII slot 1 machines, may sound
strange but i have seen quite a lot of those that are still in use and
work just fine.
So if i need a computer for the following 50 years based on either PII
PIII PIV or similar (AMD/CYRIX...) (isn't that called I865 architecture)
what machines/brands of components i would source that could last that
long, storing units for spares is possible until certain level but i
think aging on stored components could be a problem as well sudden shoch
when becoming operational again?
Or am i paranoia and should just get myself a batch of PIII machones
from a recycler and strip them down, pack and vacuum seal the parts and
stock them?
I was thinking of aquiring a few older generation workstations as i
assume those ones were still built to proper industrial specs.
Any suggestions?

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