Booted up in 1993, this server still runs – but not for much longer (2017)

Booted up in 1993, this server still runs – but not for much longer (2017)

A 1993‑era server, still operational after more than two decades, is slated for retirement as its hardware becomes increasingly difficult to maintain. The machine, originally built for early internet infrastructure, has been kept running through extensive repairs and custom software patches. Engineers warn that failure is imminent, prompting plans to migrate its services to modern systems.