I wouldn't say "generally faster"...while it's true that there are
SS10s equipped with slow mbus modules that make them slower than an
SS5, I've found them to be very much the exception rather than the
rule.

          -Dave McGuire

On May 31, David Brownlee wrote:
> 	Sparc5 machines are more recent and generally faster, though
> 	memory is more expensive and they are limited to a single CPU.
> 
> 		David/absolute
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> 
> On Wed, 31 May 2000 garry@linuxstart.com wrote:
> 
> > If this is inappropriate for this list, let me know and I'll go away
> > (it's a little off topic):
> > 
> > Why do SparcStation 5's generally cost for than 10's?  I see some on
> > ebay going for $400+
> > >From what I've read, 10's are "better" than the 5's.  Tnx for the help
> > (I'm new to Sparc architecture..).
> > 
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