[tech] Upgrading our PCs..

[David Manchester]

> > > Solaris x86 sounds neato. Usable but different :) It'd be almost like 
> > > owning a fast recent-ish Sun box.
> > 
> > Just don't tell Ian or Luyer.
> 
> 2 of the ISPs that make up PI (MIRA and WorldReach) were heavily into 
> Solaris-x86.  What a nightmare.  I think it's a good idea, to prevent
> people from the mistake of using Solaris-x86 in industry.
> (but then, Solaris-x86 was probably a good choice at the time)

:)
Was this old Solaris-x86 or recent stuff?
Were they using disksuite or anything solaris-specific, or was it
just that they couldn't afford Suns ?

Cheers
/dave
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