Not only  how many, but how reliable? We are a mixed shop.....Hp3000979/400
runs all our mission critical applications. Our NT server never stays up for more than
a week or so at a time without running into some problems. It goes down, kicks
users off, and is a general thorn in the flesh! It cannot even handle our network
applications, let alone the mission critical stuff. I feel sorry for that company. Little do
they know they are leaving a solid rock for shifting sand.....



Cynthia Bridges-Fowler
MIS Operation Analyst
IMC Global, Inc. / IMC Salt, Inc.
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>>> Ian Sargent <[log in to unmask]> 01/05/00 03:16AM >>>
Re:
> We are running a 979/400 with roughly 150-200 concurrent users.  Our
> systems people (who by the way hate the HP3000 and love NT) say the life
> expectancy of this machine will be 2-3 years and then have to be
> replaced.   Since we are moving our financials off this machine (and
> onto NT) I would think we would be able to keep this box running a lot
> longer than that.  Anyone care to comment.

Replace a 979/400 with NT - Ha ha ha ha ha!

By the way, just HOW MANY NT machines will it take to replace your
979/400?

Regards
Ian
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