Stockholm PDP-10s

[William Donzelli]

> The founders of XKL are *the founders* Of 'cisco Systems (as it was originally
> spelt).  The original 'cisco business plan was to build a PDP-10 clone,
> codenamed "TOAD" (for "Ten On A Desk"); the router thing was a small sideline
> that provided a positive cash flow.  The VC Board of Directors changed the
> company's focus a bit.  The founders left.

One might say that was one of the best business moves ever in the
history of computing.

--
Will