Date: Thu, 07 Dec 1995 02:32:03 -0800 From: David Greenman <davidg@Root.COM> To: John Beukema <john@gateway.net.hk> Cc: FreeBSD hackers <hackers@freebsd.org>, FreeBSD ISP Group <freebsd-isp@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: newsserver configuration Message-ID: <199512071032.CAA27011@corbin.Root.COM> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Thu, 07 Dec 95 18:15:30 %2B0800." <Pine.BSD/.3.91.951207175228.6041A-100000@gateway.net.hk>
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> >A client is about to set up a news server for an ISP and proposes the >following: > > >1. Intel triton P5 mother board w/256k cache built in IDE & I/O port >2. Intel P5 100Mhz CPU >3. 2 x 16MB 72 pin RAM 70ns The 100Mhz motherboard is supposed to have 60ns SIMMs...but it might work anyway, however. >8. NE2000 compatible LAN card ?? Get an SMC 8432 (EtherPower PCI)...it's much faster and lower overhead. >Is the Intel mother board compatible and reliable? Yes. >are there drivers for all the hardware? Yes. >Is it worth getting a better ethernet card? Yes. -DG
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