Last of the old or first of the new?

[NifT]

That depends on what's meant by "a computer" - government databases don't reside on PCs, after all.
(It takes at least 20 minutes to turn on a mainframe, and that assumes you know what you're doing. Power up the mainframe's processor before the SAN, and you'll have to start over... unless it's the model where you reverse those steps.)

If Catty meant a mainframe, then I'll concede the point and redact my previous statement.  If Catty meant a PC... Well, I'm one of those supposed idiots.  Besides, even if the systems are made by the lowest bidder, the contracter still has to abide by the Government's requirements.  And if the Government wants it done a certain way, that's the way it gets done if you want your paycheck.