Re: [TCLUG:16547] Why is the Indy desirable??

[Nate Carlson <natecars@real-time.com>]

On Fri, 21 Apr 2000, Bill Layer wrote:

> I guess I am missing something.. 
> 
> By description, these machines sound to be of the ilk of a P200 with 64MB
> and a 2GB drive, running a *nix type OS (were it actually installed). The
> price of $250 seems pretty average for a machine of that ability, so what
> is the deal? Is there somethihg particualrly special about the Indy that is
> making it so desirable? 
> 
> (Obviously, I don't know the first thing about SGI
> machines)
> 
> Preparing for the flames..

you get a _really really really_ nice 17" monitor to use as an x-term.  :)

but seriously, irix is a good os to learn & know.. i believe most people
are buying these just for the experience of working on non-wintel
hardware.  :)

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