At 4/18/01 10:46 PM -0700, you wrote:
They'll get me a RaQ4 if that's what I want -- I'm leasing a RaQ3 right now -- but since I don't need the Cobalt GUI, should I go with some other box? I think I remember reading here in the past that the RaQ is overpriced if you're just going to use it as a "generic" server. If I should just stick with a RaQ, that's cool, but if I should look at something else (1RU tall), don't hesitate to make suggestions. Thanks.
If you don't derive a benefit from the GUI, don't get a Cobalt product. The GUI is their primary attraction for the market they target. Instead, go check out:
www.valinux.com www.relion.com www.penguincomputing.com www.aslab.com www.dell.com www.ibm.com and anyone else that sells Linux-compatible-certified servers.I just saw a refurbished Dell PowerEdge 1400 (one PIII-800, 256MB RAM, one 36GB 10,000-rpm SCSI drive, dual-CPU capable, 1U or 2U, dual Intel PRO/100 Ethernet, etc.) for $1,100. And you can get some *very* serious 1U boxes from one of these suppliers.
The Cobalt GUI is a great thing, but it is the *primary* attractor for these servers. If you don't need it, then I see no reason for you to buy a Cobalt server.
-- Rodolfo J. Paiz rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx