David: To expand on Claudine's response I might add that one of my clients, The US Air Force has standardized on Windows XP PRO and not longer uses Windows 2K as the Mainstream Support Phase for Windows 2K has ended and it has entered the Extended Support Phase. What this means in practical terms is that Windows 2K will no longer receive any fixes and/or upgrades other that critical and/or security related for the following 5 years. As far as hardware, there are two philosophies; some user believe in getting the latest/fastest available with the idea that it will last 4-5 years, some other believe in getting the cheapest current hardware and replacing it every 2-3 years...it really depends how the cost is expensed/amortized as to which I the best approach... Javier,
Javier Valencia, PE President Valencia Technology Group, L.L.C. 14315 S. Twilight Ln, Suite #14 Olathe, Kansas 66062-4578 Office (913)829-0888 Fax (913)649-2904 Cell (913)915-3137 ================================================ Attention: The information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all system and destroy all copies. ====================================================== -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Claudine Robbins Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 12:21 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - RE: System Requirements for 7.5: new hardware and network David, All my workstations run WIN2K on 2.4 Pentium 4s w/1 GB Network cards and 512 Memory. Switching to a 1 GB network switch really makes a big difference and my setup hums right now... My main server is Windows Small Business Server 2003 but my file server is still NT4 (soon to be upgraded). Hope that helps. Claudine > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David M. > Blocker > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 11:18 AM > To: RBG7-L Mailing List > Subject: [RBG7-L] - System Requirements for 7.5: new hardware and network > > A client of mine is upgrading their very old hardware and network to a new > system, expressly to handle 7.5 for Windows in the coming months. I've > sent > them the minimum requirements listed on the web site, but would appreciate > input from any of you who have recently been down the same road for > suggestions both on hardware and optimum network operating system. > > > > David Blocker > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 781-784-1919 > Fax: 781-784-1860 > Cell: 339-206-0261
