Subject: Re: Sun announces $995 Sun Netra X1 rack-mount UltraSPARC-IIe server
To: Dale Ghent <daleg@elemental.org>
From: Brian Hechinger <wonko@entropy.tmok.com>
List: port-sparc
Date: 01/18/2001 14:49:25
Dale Ghent drunkenly mumbled...
>
> Yes, there is a icache, too. I'll leave everyone to figure out what that
> "i" means, and /no/ it doesnt stand for "internet", and it isnt a
> cute-looking translucent blue gizmo meant for mass-market appeal, either.
which is why they aren't winning the mass-market popularity contest. they
don't sell enough cool gizmos and they spend all their time making practical
machines. what sort of chance do they have with that marketing attitude. :)
-brian