On Tue, 12 Jan 1999, Netlink Support wrote:
>
> Well, I wasn't going to reply to messages like this...or the one from Alan
> Cox stating I should take this to an NT list, but it seems some are a
> little narrow minded and need help visualizing the reasoning.
>
> 1) Yes, it is to be an NT machine and this is a linux list.
> - Those who read/contibute to this list should consider it a compliment
> that I feel that the linux-smp list is the place to find the most
> knowledgable multi-processor users.
>
> 2) Reasons for using UltraSparc machines to act as clients:
> - 50+ UltraSparcs already in use...engineering applications
> - 3 or 4 Engineering Applications that must run on NT
>
> What are the possible solutions?
> Buy an NT(or other Microsoft OS based) machine for each engineer that
> needs to run this application in addition to the Sparcs they already have,
> OR Buy a powerful NT server and set up the Unix users as clients.
>
> The second option is MUCH more cost effective if done right.
>
> If you don't like the part about NT, maybe you should just focus on this
> part:
>
> I am looking for recommendations on Quad Xeon/Pentium II/Pentium Pro
> servers (notice the generic lack of OS specifics).
>
>
>
I don't think Alan was being narrow minded. The purpose of this list is
to discuss SMP problems relative to 'linux' and not relative to the rest
of the world's operating systems. While your question is interesting to
some, there are lists dedicated to discussing SMP hardware only, for
example. If *all* the windows people start asking this question here,
the noise will be unbearable.
I didn't see him being ugly or brash. Just asking you to take the
question to a more appropriate place. We have enough traffic here from
time to time dealing only with SMP issues inside Linux.
As far as your question, all servers are good. But which work with NT
is a different question from what gets answered here. I wouldn't
recommend a machine based on how linux runs on it, and expect someone to
get the same performance with NT...
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