DS10 vs. DS20 ???

From: Matt Moore <moorem_at_storm.bucks.edu>
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 18:12:04 -0500 (EST)

Hello,

I am spec'ing the purchase of a Tru64 Alpha Server for the sole purpose
of running on-line course software from "WebCT". We will probably be
running up to 300 on-line courses whose content may include web pages,
presentations (PowerPoint), quizzes and tests, chat facilities, a white
board program, and internal and external email. The system would have
to support about 7500-10000 users, not simultaneously of course. My
server specs are 1GB RAM, 9GB disk(s), and FDDI adapter. My budget is
kind of tight and $30,000 for the DS20 stretches me right to the end
of it. The DS10 with the same configuration comes in at about $20,000.

I would like to hear any experiences or opinions from you folks regarding
which server I should go for. My apologies if this question doesn't
exactly fit the purpose of this list but I know that the knowledge base
is here. Thanks in advance for you feedback.

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Matt Moore N3LPH Bucks County Community College
E-mail: moorem_at_bucks.edu Swamp Road Newtown PA 18940
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