On Thu, 20 May 2004 03:10:04 -0400, dan <dcasey@bestweb.net> wrote:
>
>I am looking to get a sun but I am a newbie when it comes to suns
>architecture. I am currently looking at a Ultra 5 Workstation 360MHz.
>
>Coming from an intel world, I see the 360MHz and laugh. Is there a general
>rule of thumb I can use to tell what the equivalent would be in a intel?

Not really, since you're comparing 32-bit vs 64-bit architecture.
Be more specific and clarify what you want to do with a Sun machine,
perhaps there are other alternatives / tips / hints that is more
suitable for you?

If you want to learn Solaris OE, there's Solaris x86, which saves you
the hassle of purchasing a SPARC. If you want to familiar yourself
with SPARC architecture, you might want to browse sunsolve.sun.com (Sun
System Handbook) and then scout for prices on eBay, etc.

--
slrn is a command line newsreader.
please reply, to the newsgroup(s).