Jack Schmidling wrote:
I keep seeing caps described as "computer grade" but a search for a
definition comes up with zilch.

What does this mean? As the vast majority of computers are owned by the
masses, one could assume it means sleazy consumer quality. Or it could
mean the kind of computer that prevents ICBM's from being accidentally
launched.

Which is it?

JACK K9ACT

The name has been around for much longer than PC's, so I assume that it
means _mainframe_ computer grade -- today we'd say "server grade", I guess.

At any rate, if it has no legal meaning then it could be a total lie and
no one would be subject to any legal penalties (marketplace penalties
are another matter).

I have always taken it to mean _really_ _good_, but you'd have to go
over the specs to see, then extend some trust to the manufacturer.

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