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>But then, this is a small town, not The Big City. I can't speak to that environment.

Jim;

Life in the “big city” (Silicon Valley – San Francisco Bay Area) may be a bit different as far as financial matters are concerned. You pay more for rent and to do business. Then local, county and the state governments dream up new and exciting ways to spend your money before you make it. They call it taxes. So by the time you check your budget to see what super computer system you can afford for your small business an IBM XT looks very good! :)

Tom