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July 15th, 2008
Question: In CVAX, the microprocessor chip used in DEC's Micro VAX II, a message appeared inscribed in the uppermost metal layer of the silicon saying "VAX, when you care enough to steal the very best." In what language was it written?
- Chinese
- Russian
- German
- Greek
Answer: Russian
There was a suspicion at the time that the Russians were stealing VAXes.
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