> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of john gilmore > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:15 AM > To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: Why is z series so CPU poor? >
<snip> > Architectures are extraordinarily difficult to compare unless > one knows > rather more about them than most of the contributors to this > thread appear > not just to know but even to know that they do not know. Very true, at least for me. And that I why I ask questions here. To become more knowledgeable about the zSeries hardware. And to answer questions like: "Why can't the zSeries do ... as cheaply as the xSeries?" Remember that a large number of people in executive decision positions don't care about much but "the bottom line". Why pay for "x" when "y" is so much less expensive? Especially if the decision makers cannot determine any "real" difference? You must tell them in answers that they understand. And, for me, just saying "more reliable" is not enough. I need to know more. That is likely a techie-geek failing of mine. > > > John Gilmore > Ashland, MA 01721-1817 > USA -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
