Re: Whether to go for Alpha or Intel

[Aaron Walker <aaron iconmedia com>]

Venkatesh K wrote:

> Please forgive me for not asking properly.
>
> At 10:02 AM 7/14/97 -0600, you wrote:
> >Venkatesh K wrote:
> >>
> >> One of my friends want to buy a workstation.
> >>
> >> He has been suggested to go in something based on Alpha 400 MHz
> >> processor.
> >>
> >> I would like to know whether systems based on Intel platform have
> any
> >> chance. If yes, what is the configuration ?.
>
> >What is the nature of your question?
> >Do you mean: 'Is there an Intel system that supports the Alpha?', and
>
> >the answer is : 'No, as far as I know, Alpha is soley supported by
> DEC'.

What about a dual Pentium Pro 200?

> I wanted to know whether I can suggest any system based on
> Intel Processors which are as fast as Alpha 400 MHz. Even a
> dual processor will do.
>
> >Or Do You mean: 'The Alpha is so great that does the Intel Platform
> >stand a chance of beating it in the long run?', The answer is: 'Thus
> >far, Alpha has not had the ability to conquer Intels grip on the
> >market.  Do to a great number of factor's number one: Not enough
> >application support for the end user of the Alpha compared to the
> Intel
> >x86 stuff.' (Note: I am not a 'Intel junkie' or anything, I just like
>
> >the platform because it is flexible & cheap. Not to mention that
> Intel
> >has competition.. Direct competition to it's processors. Whereas the
> >Alpha does not really.  I (personally) don't know of any chips in the
>
> >Alpha market, that you can buy as an alternative to the AXP.)
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>
> I do know that good application support is not there as far Alpha is
> considered.
> But for my friend speed is one of the important factors. I wanted to
> know
> whether we can match the alpha processor.
>
> Regards,
>
> Regards,
>
> Venkatesh. K
>
> email: kvs giasbg01 vsnl net in
>
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