<
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)