VAXectomy

2 definitions found

From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]:

  VAXectomy /vak-sek't*-mee/ n. [by analogy with `vasectomy'] A VAX
     removal. {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.
  
  



From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:

  VAXectomy
       
           /vak-sek't*-mee/ (By analogy with "vasectomy")
          Removal of a {VAX}.  {DEC}'s {Microvax}en, 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)