Re: Suggestions for dual processor
Hi,
dual processor systems are only really usefull when they have to perform
several tasks parallel. Unless your kids are planning to play heavy games
(if there are heavy games for X) a simple single processor system will do
fine. I think you will do better investing in much memory, because server
daemons become fast when all is loaded in memory.
Backups can be made at night, when no one uses the server. Another good
investigation can be the network. I run a diskless computer with nfs as
root so good network is vital.
The only thing left is your compile behaviour. How long does it take to
compile and how urgent is that (can you wait a night?)? If it is a really
big compilation you can consider a dual system and use the second
processor for your compilation (or let the kernel figure that out).
But I am not an expert.
hope this helps,
Sebastiaan
On Sun, 14 Jan 2001, Jan Ulrich Hasecke wrote:
> Hi Debians!
>
> I want to buy a new computer. My old one is a five year old P100.
>
> I want to set up a little debian network:
>
> The new server -- the old P100 -- a SUN LX as XTerminal -- a not yet
> bought notebook -- and a 486 as router for the internet or second
> X-Terminal for the kids (games!).
>
> I will use the new server for LaTeX, Internet, StarOffice and Gimp. I
> am further working with WML Website Meta Language so I do some kind of
> compiling nearly every day. The new server shall make a daily backup,
> burn CDs and serve as print- , fileserver and server for the
> XTerminal(s).
>
> Do you think it is a good idea to use a dual processor board or is it
> easier to maintain a single processor machine. I need the computer for
> work. If you recommend a dual processor machine - what board would you
> suggest? And what components I should use? My hardware-shop sells
> taylor-made computers, so I can choose the best components.
>
> TIA
> juh
>
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