Re: Dream of the Alpha/Linux future

[Michal Jaegermann <michal ellpspace math ualberta ca>]

Wes Bauske wrote:
> 
> Ask yourself how many businesses would buy N boxes based 
> on looking at a game? I certainly wouldn't. See how odd 
> that sounds???

You do not seriously suggest that Wintel become that force
on a market which it is due to its excellence of design,
performance and techical merits?  Does not matter how odd
**that** sounds.  Marketting is a relly weird thing.

> I've got a UP2000 on order but I suspect the
> slot B cartidge is a mistake. It looks huge. Assuming the
> board can be put into a 3U rack mount case, it has my 
> attention though.

Actually yes, it will fit.  You will need to pay a serious
attention to cooling. Sticking it in 2U would be harder. :-)

  Michal