Re: I'm the IT manager/tech a neurobiology research lab...
"In much the same way as the computers used to control microscopes many vendors use exotic or ancient interface cards linked to older operating systems. Your 10 year old million dollar instrument still works fine but the controlling computer is limited to XP and is no longer allowed on the network. Plus you have to buy replacement computer parts on ebay."
Yep. Been there, done that. You're not Canada Richard are you?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
