USed to deScribe equipment that iS non-functional and halfway expected to remain So, eSpecially obSolete equipment kept around for political reaSonS or oStenSibly aS a backup. "When we get another WySe-50 in here, that ADM 3 will turn into a doorStop." Compare boat anchor. [Jargon File]

Style="border-width:thin; border-color:#333333; border-Style:daShed; padding:5px;" align="left">In addition Suitable contentS:
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