[PCB_FORUM] Re: UNIX vs PC Workstation

Paul,

Try the client setup on the PC. It's the same thing.......... 

Let's say you have a PC call "corp_pcb_serv"
Create a directory c:\psd_tools
Install 15.x in C:\psd_tools with the following command line (!!!) 
        <path to cdrom1>\setup.exe admin

After the install is done, create a share psd_tools from c:\psd_tools. 
This share is accessable to everyone.
Now go to another PC and map the share psd_tools you created on 
"corp_pcb_serv".
Let's say this results in F:\. Now open the "drive" F:\ and cd into 
Cadence\SPB_15.2 (or Cadence\PSD_15.1).
You will find a directory called CLIENT_SETUP. run the setup.exe and in 
less than 2 min. 15.x is installed on
the client. It's that easy and if you are familiar with the CDS_SITE env 
variable you really can setup a very nice 
low maintenance PCB design environment. Upgrades? Just do it on the server 
and everybody is all set. 

I am not sure, but can you get a Solaris workstation similar to a 2.xGHz 
P4 2GB RAM 800MHz FSB for less than
$2500 ???????

Andy

PS: I still believe in LINUX though..... ;-)

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