Re: looking for a server

[Dave McGuire <mcguire%neurotica.com@localhost>]

On Apr 3, 2008, at 12:59 AM, Carl Lowenstein wrote:
> > > >  I have been looking for a web server. I really don't like PC. I  
> > > > have
> > > >  always used 68k systems and powerpc. I had a few disasterous
> > > > attempts to
> > > >  use pcs and that was it. I wanted to find out more information  
> > > > about
> > > >  Alpha, like how reliable they are and if I can get one in a 2U (or
> > > >  smaller) that will hold at least 3 drives. I could also use a
> > > > server that
> > > >  has a case that is 3x18x20 or 6x9x20 (yes, that is the size the
> > > > colo has
> > > >  given me). I looked through the model support page and I didn't  
> > > > see
> > > >  anything. Just thought maybe someone who really knows Alphas
> > > > could tell me
> > > >  better.
> > >
> > > Unfortunately,  I think you are  nearly 10 years too late.
> >
> >    I dunno man...My Alpha systems run just fine.
>
> So do mine.  But I don't know where to get another new one.

  I can still find even PDP-8 parts with ease.  Don't be paranoid. ;)

         -Dave


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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL