VAXectomy

jargon /vak-sek't*-mee/ (By analogy with "vasectomy")

Removal of a VAX. DEC's Microvaxen, especially, are

much slower than newer RISC-based workstations such as the

SPARC. Thus, if one knows one has a replacement coming, VAX

removal can be cause for celebration.

[Jargon File]

(1995-02-20)