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To: Process Boy who wrote (69755)	8/24/1999 7:30:00 PM
From: kapkan4u	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573941

<8-way servers pose IT dilemma: Managers must decide whether to buy now or wait for 64-bit Merced machines> This is one of the dumbest articles I've ever read. Show me an IT manager who needs a server now, but is considering waiting for a year or more for Merced servers to become available. The article doesn't quote any managers who have this "dilemma". It seems that the authors just made it up. Kap

To: Process Boy who wrote (69755)	8/24/1999 8:02:00 PM
From: Charles R	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573941

PB, <Ten and Thread - Article: 8-way servers pose dilemma for IT managers. 1) If Merced is so bad, what's the dilemma? :-) 2) Note both options presented are from the same chip vendor. zdnet.com 8-way servers pose IT dilemma Managers must decide whether to buy now or wait for 64-bit Merced machines> Man, this stuff doesn't seem to fit the mold of responsible postings you usually do! Now, having said that PIII vs. Merced is a fair comparison. Could be a tough choice - for the low-end ;-) Chuck