> Hello everyone,
> Please pardon the generality of this inquiry but I haven't seen much going on
> anyway. I am about to invest in one of the screaming new 21164-run alphas for a
> personal workstation running 64bit redhat linux and I'm looking for words of
> wisdom.
> Any advice anyone has about any part of the process that I may not have
> already learned through administering IRIX and linux servers and workstations
> would be great. I'm also wondering about distributors and reliability. I'm
> looking closely at SWT (www.swt.com/alpha_linux.html) and Aspen Systems
> (www.aspsys.com).
> How is the x86 linux emulation? experiences? I have heard a great many
> things about alphas and linux. Can't wait to hear more...
>
> -Basem
>
> Basem Moussa | basem+fusebox.com | 212.929.7644
> Network Administrator | Twelve Point Rule Ltd, Fusebox Inc
> w w f s b x c m
> w . u e o . o
>
I am a VERY happy Alpha/Linux user. Check out the Aspen Systems offerings
at www.aspsys.com for systems using the new 21164pc Alpha chip. These new
Aspen Systems products apparently also use a new motherboard design so
make sure you specify that the system must be delivered with Linux
pre-installed. If you need an excellent Fortran system look at Microway at
www.microway.com. Both are excellent companies. I have an Aspen
Alpha-based system running Linux 2.0.18 as my primary web and development
server, have had no problems and am very pleased.....
Bob Abbott, Computer Engineer
BobA.com, Inc.
P.O. Box 826
Indian Hills, CO 80454
Voice/FAX: (303) 697-8534
eMail: boba@boba.com
WWW: www.boba.com