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I am looking for some advise.  I need to buy some machines for a
project here which is currently hosted on a single Sun Spacstation
(some more people will be coming on line shortly and need systems).
The project itself requires the development of code in C, C++, and
Objective C and as such will be using FSF/Gnu tools, not only because
they support all 3 languages (although a Gnu Objective C library is
not yet available) but also because the entire system is portable and
capable of cross-comiplation.  In keeping with the portability theme,
we will be using X as the display system.

I've had the loan of a NeXT for a week or so to see how it behaves and
must admit that I like the system.  However, this is only a sampler
and as such I am looking to tap other experience before I make a final
decision.  I would appreciate any feedback with repsect to experience
relating to NeXT and Gnu, X11, and the general idea of mixing Sun and
NeXT machines in a single project.  There is a point of view that says
I could save myself a whole load of hassle if I simply bought more
Suns; on the other hand, the NeXT appears to offer a cozy development
environment and a responsive interface.

Any thoughts on these issues would be greatly appreciated.  Please
mail them directly to me as I don't normally monitor the comp.sys.next
groups (although in the near future I may become much more
interested).  

Thanx in Advance,
Allan Clearwaters
MCT Ltd., 62 Albert Rd. North, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 2TL  England
Phone: 	(0684)569292
Fax:	(0684)561153
Email:	allan@mct.uucp