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Toaster · 03-13-2002, 09:38 AM

Hello folks,
The reliability of Intel on Intel is unmatched. Couple this with Linux and you have a fast, reliable AND secure system.
Being in a University, that University WILL have certain guidelines users must follow. If you use a Micky$oft O/S, in particular XP (XtraPain), "spyware" removers should be considered. For a word processor and a "safe" browser, Mozilla and Linux are a combination thats hard to beat.
The "Celitin" (Tualitin Celeron) will overtake AMD CPUs soon if AMD can't manage to break the 2ghz barrier. Now, the "Celitin" is available at 1.3ghz with 1.5 waiting in the wings. The Intel "roadmap" suggests that the "Celitin" and the Tualitin PIII will stay about 1ghz behind the Intel flagship P4. This meaning that, a P4 at 2.2/2.3 means that Celeitins and the PIII will run upto 1.2/1.3.
This seems to be the Intel roadmap to reduce the chances of their cheaper lines competing with the top end P4. (this may not be fact but indications suggest this)
While the BX chipset is a fine chipset, ultra stable, ultra reliable and easiest to configure, the performance is now below other Intel chipsets. Exception being "dualy" BX boards occupied by 2 processors (PIII). Under Linux, a Dualy PIII is something to be rekoned with.
Still, cheap, reliable and easy to configure means Intel on Intel.
Many Intel CPUs function well without CPU fans as their heat outputs are far below that of AMD.
A "BX" class board mated with a PIII/Celeron in the 800mhz range is VERY cheap and runs VERY well.
It all depends on use and the type of "that" use. Simple word processing and "web work" on a school lan suggests Intel on Intel on Linux.

03-13-2002, 09:38 AM	#30
Toaster Member (13 bit) Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Now in Phoenix, AZ. Where next? Only 8 states left to see. Posts: 4,661	Hello folks, The reliability of Intel on Intel is unmatched. Couple this with Linux and you have a fast, reliable AND secure system. Being in a University, that University WILL have certain guidelines users must follow. If you use a Micky$oft O/S, in particular XP (XtraPain), "spyware" removers should be considered. For a word processor and a "safe" browser, Mozilla and Linux are a combination thats hard to beat. The "Celitin" (Tualitin Celeron) will overtake AMD CPUs soon if AMD can't manage to break the 2ghz barrier. Now, the "Celitin" is available at 1.3ghz with 1.5 waiting in the wings. The Intel "roadmap" suggests that the "Celitin" and the Tualitin PIII will stay about 1ghz behind the Intel flagship P4. This meaning that, a P4 at 2.2/2.3 means that Celeitins and the PIII will run upto 1.2/1.3. This seems to be the Intel roadmap to reduce the chances of their cheaper lines competing with the top end P4. (this may not be fact but indications suggest this) While the BX chipset is a fine chipset, ultra stable, ultra reliable and easiest to configure, the performance is now below other Intel chipsets. Exception being "dualy" BX boards occupied by 2 processors (PIII). Under Linux, a Dualy PIII is something to be rekoned with. Still, cheap, reliable and easy to configure means Intel on Intel. Many Intel CPUs function well without CPU fans as their heat outputs are far below that of AMD. A "BX" class board mated with a PIII/Celeron in the 800mhz range is VERY cheap and runs VERY well. It all depends on use and the type of "that" use. Simple word processing and "web work" on a school lan suggests Intel on Intel on Linux. __________________ 2 goldfish were discussing Mythology. The discussion ended when a goldfish replied: "There MUST be a God, who changes the water?"