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From: Johnny Wu <jwu@physics.berkeley.edu>
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Subject: pentium vs. pro for freebsd
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I'm considering either getting a Pentium/200 or a more expensive Pentium
Pro machine for a FreeBSD system.  I've heard that FreeBSD can't really
take advantage of the Pentium Pro, and that its not worth the extra $$$.
Is this true?

Johnny Wu
Physics, U.C. Berkeley