[geeks] Has Sun Learned from SGI's Mistakes?

[s at avoidant.org]

"Jonathan C. Patschke" wrote:

> As seen on "the other place", a fresh Sun press release indicates that
> they'll be shipping Linux/x86 boxen as "low-end" servers under the "Sun"
> name (instead of just under the "Cobalt" brand). I hope they fare better
> than SGI did when they attempted that.


Funny, I saw an SGI 320 on ebay just today. Actually thought about
buying it, but decided I'd rather save for the upgrades to my new
Wallstreet. $99 with no bids and 4 days to go.


---sambo