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To: Frank Buck who wrote (123)	2/4/1998 1:35:00 AM
From: Zeuspaul	Respond to of 14778

>> Ever since I have seen that dual processor configuration I have wondered what it would enhance in terms of a regular system performance. I would imagine that given the power of that set-up that NT would be the only logical OS right now. Your right, Win 95 is not an option. I don't believe that a dual processor system would enhance a regular system at all. My understanding is that NT splits the RAM between the processors. Unless you are heavy into multitasking (some day trading applications and definitely servers)you will most likely have a performance decrease (someone please correct me if I am wrong). I believe you would get better performance for about the same price if you were to spring for a PII 333 vs dual PII 266's. The PII 333 is tempting because it runs cooler. The question is when will it be available at a reasonable price? I don't know anything about DEC machines. Onward Zeuspaul