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> I require
> performance for my apps, and there's nothing on the planet that will
> (currently) touch a P-II/300.

Um, if you don't require Intel compatibility, I believe an Alpha could
easily beat it :-)

Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, sthaug@nethelp.no