[tech] Console boxes.

[Anil Sharma]

Ive had a think about what I'd like to see in the
way of consoles around the room:

- x86 stuff:
	- all similar hardware, including sound and
	 decent graphics card.
	- 1 FreeBSD box
	- 1 Windows NT box
	- Linux 3D box (with G400)

- non x86.
	- Solaris box
	- Dec with more memory.
	- The SGIs

The new x86 stuff has been sorely lacking. I remember
ben suggesting the NT box and I think we were all in
agreement to get one. A FreeBSD box will let people
bitch about the OS and have a reason. The linux
bux with 3D stuff has already been discussed.

I want to see a solaris box. I don't think I've ever
used one, and I think it would be good experience 
for our members.

So, instead of Linux everywhere, we can have our 
main terminal server + compiling box : mussel, plus
the 3D box as our only 'visible' linux boxes.

Diversification is good, and we will have some decent
stuff for members to tinker with (software wise...
not hardware) and get some experience.

Any suggestions?
(I'd prefer to have a full discussion on the list
before I start looking at prices).

Maset the Grandiose.
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