Re: [cobalt-users] Raq4 verses Linux PC

["Roy A. Urick" <rurick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Depuydt - BeNe.WS" <steven@xxxxxxx>
To: <cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 4:56 PM
Subject: RE: [cobalt-users] Raq4 verses Linux PC


> The BIG advantage of the Cobalt RAQ's is that ALL the software is allready
> configured.
> For me it's easy. I open the box, plug the RAQ into my HUB and it's
working.
> It takes  me 15 minutes to set it up.
>
> OK, you can use a normal PC and install the software by yourself. But, how
> many hours are you working to compile, configure and test all the
different
> softwares.
 dont forget the hours to secure the raq's many inherent security holes.
IMHO, it comes down to how you want to spend your time. patching holes, or
installing  software :).

>
> When you calculate ALL those hours , your PC-configuration is NOT so cheap
> ....
>
> Regards,
>
> Steven Depuydt
> www.BeNe.WS
>
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]Namens William Moore
> Verzonden: woensdag 3 april 2002 21:03
> Aan: cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Onderwerp: Re: [cobalt-users] Raq4 verses Linux PC
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Lasman" <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 12:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [cobalt-users] Raq4 verses Linux PC
>
>
> > "Roy A. Urick" wrote:
> >
> > > Also, after looking at the configs and pricing, I am a little off. I
> bought
> > > my 4r last summer for $2600. apparently that was right before a price
> drop
> > > of about $900 :(.
> > >
> > > the total cost of my solution was about $3000 (1.1ghz server), less if
I
> can
> > > find the link for the 1u servers with K6/500 procs, etc (similar power
> to a
> > > cobalt).
> >
> > We buy 1U servers, with AMD processors, at around $700-$800.  Add $600
> > for Plesk, and we're at about $1400.  Not much difference between that
> > and a RaQ.
> >
> > Yes they're completely different machines, and the generic 1U
> > AMD-powered box is more powerful.
> >
> > Jeff
> > --
> > Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Linux and Cobalt/Sun/RaQ Consulting
> > nobaloney.net
> > P. O. Box 52672, Riverside, CA  92517
> > voice: (909) 778-9980  *  fax: (702) 548-9484
> >
>
> what does anyone think of ENSIM software for servers ?
> so far, I have been happy with it.  Only got 2 servers running with it
> though, but
> it seems to work well for most hosting applications.
>
> Bill
> http://www.biz-webhost.com
>
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