For a different viewpoint, see inter-spaced comments. Either way, Have Fun!!
At 03:45 PM 5/30/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>First I would like to thank everyone for the suggestions and knowledge. This
>has however raised a couple of questions...
>
>1. Is a dual processor system really worth the extra $. (aren't I a good
>employee!)
Given use of Win2K and other hardware being equal, a dual-processor
P3-933/1000 will give "equal or better" performance than a P4-1400 at about
$600 less. With the dual-processor configuration running Protel, you will
effectively see one processor running the system and the other processor
running the application. From monitoring processor heat profiles, it
appears that Protel is at least partially "multi-threaded" and nicely
distributes application loading with system loading across the
dual-processor. IMO, if you are going for a high-end workstation,
dual-processor P3 is the way to go! If you are going for a mid-range
workstation, memory size and disk throughput will have the higher "ROI".
>2. Why is 99SE more stable under Win2K/NT as opposed to Win9x?
IMO, Win2K (or even NT) provides better and more stable management of
physical and virtual memory. Win9X still has "memory emulator" modes for
the old 16-bit applications and IMO this "mixed-memory" mode is the source
of many problems.
>3. Does anyone use a pointer other than a mouse? (i.e.: tablet) and how does
>99SE handle it?
>
I have no recent specific knowledge/experience on this. However my "old"
experience is that most Tablets have "strange" device drivers that tend to
be application-specific. Remember that mouse movement is always relative
but tablet movement is "absolute to origin".
>Once again, thanks for all the help. It's great that a beginner can access
>people of experience from around the world and use their knowledge to better
>understand the tools of his/her chosen career.
>
>How did anyone productively use these software packages before e-mail? :)
>
>Joel L. Hammer
>PCB Design / AutoCad Specialist
>E2 Enterprises Inc.
>636.949.9101 Ext. 26
>www.e2enterprises.com
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brian Guralnick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 3:17 PM
> > To: Protel EDA Forum
> > Subject: Re: [PEDA] Computer Shopping
> >
> >
> > One thing to note, from what I have read on this forum in
> > the past, stay away from ATI video cards.
> >
> > _____________
> > Brian Guralnick
> >
> >
> >
> >
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