Re Hardware
North Rocks isn't bad but can get a bit expencive.
Their's a computer fair that travels a bit which seam to be quite good.
I got 128mb ram for $131 last week.
http://www.computerfairs.com.au/
Seem to be quite reasonable.
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From: DaZZa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Alex Salmon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [SLUG] speaking of HW ...
> On Sun, 26 Nov 2000, Alex Salmon wrote:
>
> > after a bit more research i am inclined to agree.. what is setting up
duel
> > like on linux..
>
> I've got dual PIII/500's in my Linux box. SuSE 7.0 just went "Oh, ok, 2
> processors", and loaded the appropriate kernel. It rocks - RC5DES runs at
> about 2.74 million keys a second using both processors - as a comparison,
> with one processor it ran at 1.41 million keys a second - so the second
> processor is a pretty good addition.
>
> > I also read that dual is usless if the programs u run dont
> > support it so does this mean that netscrap on a single 200mhz (for
> > eg) will be the same on a duel 200mhz. or will it mean i can run more
> > netscraps at once. go lynx/konqueror ;-)
>
> Not quite true - the kernel will share stuff between processes - you just
> don't have control over it unless your software is specificdally written
> for SMP.
>
> > just on a personal note where do ppl like buying hardware
> > HT, north rocks or joe blows computer world down the street or straight
> > from the maker
>
> North rocks rules - I got a 128 meg, PC133 DRAM for $135 the other day -
> when places like Forte and CX were selling them for $250.
>
> However, I must admit, in recent times, the amount of quality competition
> at the north rocks markets has dropped off - last time there was only one
> or two decent places selling hardware - there used to be half a dozen.
>
> DaZZa
>
>
>
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