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To: Byron Xiao who wrote (15637)	4/22/1999 8:50:00 PM
From: Stormweaver	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 64865

I'll try and address you briefly: 1. Workstations: Hands down PC's beat out UNIX workstations on price/performance; see my previous posts. 2. Servers: File, print, web, and database servers for small to mid size business Linux + high-end PC is all they need. Regarding threading, my multi-threaded database import utility (in Java) can insert more records into an Oracle database on a 2-way NT box than a 4-way sparc that I later had to install it on; using native threaded JVM's. 3. Windows 2000 That 40-50 million lines of code you quoted was for ALL their office suite products included, not the core OS. Regarding your past experience with Linux, I would say the same thing about a year ago; it's there now and that's why I'm writing this.

To: Byron Xiao who wrote (15637)	4/22/1999 9:11:00 PM
From: JavaGuy	Respond to of 64865

Byron and QuickSand, good to hear your (obvious to us) reasons for Sun's exciting future. Perhaps we should bookmark your posts to save some time when the next round of nay-sayers shows up with the "PC's are cheaper" philosophy. Sun's management is brilliant, they are always thinking years ahead. Workstations, PC's, MIPS, MHZ, etc... are all meaningless, becoming commodotized. The network infrastructure, security, support, open standards, and reliability is where the future is headed, and where Sun has been focused for some time. I find it hilarious that MSFT is just now promoting it's "network centric" philosophy by trying to copy Jini. (Someone has to innovate for MSFT) Sun is a leader, and will stay that way by quickly reacting to market forces. As for Linux, it may soften some revenue in the future, but I have no doubt that this is better for Sun and the industry in the long run. Open source will become a standard eventually, will increase competition and strengthen the US tech industry. Linux will have it's place, so will Solaris. Good Luck to you both, JavaGuy