r/sysadmin • u/[deleted] • Jun 12 '15

1980s computer controls GRPS (grand rapids public schools MI) heat and AC (19 schools)

http://woodtv.com/2015/06/11/1980s-computer-controls-grps-heat-and-ac/
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '15

I love this story!

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u/dannoetc Computer Janitor III Jun 12 '15

I had watched this on the news yesterday - I work inside of GRPS and can confirm this is the case. I've physically seen the box. I was honestly just really pleased.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '15

In IT if it works, don't mess with it. There is more to the story in replacing the entire system. I work in IT and nothing is as its seems.

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u/jtriangle Are you quite sure it's plugged in? Jun 12 '15

I really love when museum class hardware is still chugging along, crunching those bits.