John Bartow
john at winhaven.net
Fri Sep 3 09:57:36 CDT 2004
Steve, A Pournelle, reading A Mote in God's Eye right now... Good point on the SQL Server - I have my server on the KVM and it's a great benefit space wise, because you rarely need a keyboard, monitor or mouse once its all set up. Yes, I run my "own" business - but if my boss found out I was playing games during the work day I'd be in deep doo-doo land! ;o) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Steven W. Erbach Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 9:34 AM To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Calculator John, >> One of my mantras to clients - "If something won't work - it won't work when you need it the most!" I usually use that during the backup speech :o) << Ah! A variation on Pournelle's CND -- Critical Need Detector! >> I load the new one in between doing other things - because much of the time loading new systems is "stare at the screen and watch the progress bar" time. << That's a fact, friend, and I'd been considering a KVM switch. I want to convert our old workstations (667 MHz and 800 Mhz) into a SQL Server and a Small Business or Windows Server. It's been too long that I've avoided learning more about them. >> If I were so inclined - I could have one heck of a nice gaming PC set up and play all the time and no one would never know ;o) << Well, you've got your own business, right? How does anyone know whether you spend half the day reading the Drudge Report or not? Thanks for the reminder about the KVM switch, though. I will definitely follow that one up. Steve _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com