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[Pete Ryland]

I take it that sanchez is not subscribed to the list.. (?)

On Wed, Dec 19, 2001 at 12:07:32PM -0500, root wrote:
> In addition to those computers that we resell, we also end up with a great
> deal of lower end systems (386 & 486s) which we'd love to be able to use
> rather than break apart for scrap. 'Beowolf Cluster' springs to mind at
> this juncture!

Actually, low-end computers (and low-end network cards) aren't really that
useful for Beowolf Clusters in my experience (except maybe for proof of
concept, as pointed out to me after the installfest).

What they are good for, though, is routers, gateways and firewalls.
Especially for home use, because they will often not have a cpu fan so are a
little quieter.

> As a Linux 'newbie' I'd love to learn more, and I believe Linux could well
> be the way forward for us, as a charitable educational establishment, and
> for all NGOs in the future, if only for the huge costs to M$ Software, let
> alone the community spirit involved with both Charitable philosophy and
> Linux philosophy.
> 
> I was wondering if any one of your 'reps' would like to come down and visit 
> us, to see our layout, find out more about us, and perhaps try and work on 
> getting together as a Linux Education Network.

I'd certainly be keen.

Pete
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