> I think u are a little outta date. Compaq appears to be on the way of
dropping
> Alpha/NT. I also got tired of asking various vendors what other packages
are avail
> that can run on the alpha . u just cant imagine how hard it is to get
'nt' device
> drivers that will work on the alpha. Its exceedingly hard to obtain a copy
of the
> MSc++ on the open market. This is not ur fault, or problem.
> BTW, u'll find the alpha resellers to be a little more realistic, and savy
when it
> comes to selling alpha computers. I (usually) find them more intellegent,
than most
> of the 'intel centric' vendors.
As a software R&D manager at a Fortune 50 company that is buying Alpha boxes
at an amazing rate (we are probably Compaq/Digital's largest Alpha VAR), I
can tell you authoritatively that Compaq is NOT going to be dropping either
Alpha or Alpha/NT.
I met with the Alpha team at JavaOne and am comfortable with what they are
doing and where they are going. Their stated goal for the Alpha ports of 1.2
is to have the very fastest Java available on any platform. In talking to
them about their porting strategy and the tricks they are using, I think
they will meet their goals.
Just thought I would fill you in from the point of view of someone leading a
significant Alpha/NT based effort.
Peace,
Ron Braithwaite
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