Re: [cobalt-developers] nice knowing you all!

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim Thomas wrote:

> Would you pay this for a cobalt (uh, Sun) product?
> 
>   Basic Raq3 with solaris  -  $7500
>         Web Server Option  -  $1200
>                FTP Option  -  $1000
>        Mail Server Option  -  $1200
>           Support Package  -  $1000/yr
> 
> I think not!   I think thats where we're headed...

The first time I read your post I vehemently disagreed with you, but
thinking about it some more, and looking at the direction their prices
have gone from RaQ2 to RaQ3 to RaQ4, now I'm not so sure <frown>.

I think they'll include the various services though <smile>.

> Kiss the best turnkey server solution for the internet goodbye!

But then there will be competitors.  I'm currently playing with a
self-rolled appliance; I'm sure I'm not the only one on this list doing
it.

Jeff
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