[PCB_FORUM] Re: UNIX vs PC Workstation
- From: Kevin McCowan <kmccowan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:52:00 -0400
Steve,
In my opinion, the reason to switch to a PC is the wealth of
compatible software that is available. I used to use a unix workstation
and was very happy with it. Now I use windows and don't really
like the limitations that windows puts on me. But, on the other
hand windows has the upper hand in the application and compatibility
space. At this point in time, given the choices available, I would
choose windows. I would pick the most powerful 2 processor machine
you can get with at lease 1G of memory. I have had almost no
problems using win xp and feel it is as "good as windows gets".
Best of luck,
Kevin McCowan
Sr PCB Designer
TSI Telsys
Steve.J Miller wrote:
I just joined the list, so this topic may have already been covered.
We are currently running on UNIX servers. They are going to replace
them soon. Cost wise between a UNIX server and a PC workstation it is
pretty much even. My supervisor wants to know if switching to the PC
workstation version would be beneficial. We only have 3 board
designers. The engineers rlog in to the servers to use Concept. We
have 8-10 engineers that use Concept though only a few at any given time.
Any thoughts or opinions.
Thank you.
Steve Miller
TRW Automotive Electronics
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 457-3750 Ext 8356
steve.j.miller@xxxxxxx <mailto:steve.j.miller@xxxxxxx>
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