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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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