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In article <1993Jan18.232247.7341@gw.wmich.edu> 32coulter@gw.wmich.edu writes:
>Hi netfolk,
>
[stuff about peeked interest in platform power debates deleted]
>
>  I have noticed that the Amiga proponents are claiming that their technology
>is more *cost* effective in the long run.  I believe, all in all, that cost
>is the ultimate issue.
>  My impression, however, is that it takes a *network* of Amigas to compare
>with more expensive, but singular, SGI and other machines.
>  I am doubtful that purchasing *many* computers is more cost effective than
>purchasing *one* more powerful computer.  You might argue that if *one* Amiga
>dies you still have others to rely on, hence an advantage.  My experience 
>suggests otherwise.  Why?  What if the server dies?  What about the increased
>probability (and thus cost) of machine failure as the # of machines increases?
>
>  Well, just some thoughts.  Any input, comments, thoughts, corrections,
>amplifications, anthropomorphisms are encouraged!!

I view a networked system differently.  There is nothing stopping a user from
being able to continue modeling or setting up another render while other
machines within the network are rendering away (rendering and multitasking
don't always mix :) ).  One thing I'd wish NewTek would look into is 
possibly releasing a network version of LW and have site licenses for x
amount of machines.  Currently, each machine on the network needs a Toaster
($2500 baggage).  Who knows what Foundation Imaging has as far as the 
software is concerned.  One can delete the cost of a server as well.  
Complete peer-to-peer Amiga only networking is highly possible.  I would
also venture to say maintenance costs are lower on an Amiga than, say SGI
and other high end platform as are system demands and configuration costs
as far as software and hardware is concerned.

Being an Amiga and Toaster user myself, I can certainly see the power is
at my fingertips (and on my desk).  I can certainly see the friends I've
had over the years also see this power and are making a living at it while
I dream of having artistic talent.  Some have started out with a one
Toaster system.  With the money made there, they've bought more systems
and are networking them together to go for bigger jobs for more money.  It's
working out for them.  It can work out for anyone.
 

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