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Topic:    Alternative Processor Architectures and their Effect on
Systems

Speaker:  Phil Turner
          IBM Systems and Technology Group
          Research Triangle Park, NC

Location: Hewlett-Packard Building
          20 Perimeter Summit (directly across I-285 from Perimeter
Mall)
          Atlanta, GA

Date:     Monday, April 4, 2005
Time:     7:30pm

(Our speaker has supplied the following)

  Linux has established a powerful and permanent presence in the
  computing world for the foreseeable future and many major
  industry forces are investing heavily to advance the future of
  open source computing.  Most server hardware platforms have
  adopted robust support of the Linux operating system (pro-
  actively or reactively) for application serving but, are all 64-
  bit platforms created equal?

  This presentation will examine many of the similarities and
  differences associated with both alternative processor
  architectures (Intel Itanium2 & Xeon EM64T, AMD Opteron, IBM
  POWER5) and system designs.  Intel processors dominate the
  industry on volumes, AMD has introduced a unique design
  compatible with Intel's software portfolio and IBM has driven the
  POWER processor to the dominant RISC implementation and all
  approach different aspects of Linux computing and provide
  different value propositions. This presentation will examine the
  different chip options, concerning Linux and Unix variants, and
  how the marketplace effects the future
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Prior to the meeting, there will be an informal, non-structured
"guru" session open to anyone wishing to attend.  This will start
around 6:45pm in the meeting room, and we will have one or more
gurus available to discuss whatever topics/problems/questions the
attendees care to bring up.
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It is with great pride that we recognize our Corporate Sponsors.
Being aware of the contributions made by the AUUG membership to the
UNIX community, these firms, both large and small, have made a
commitment to provide financial assistance for defraying the
operating expenses of AUUG.  We are both pleased and grateful for
their sponsorship, and hope that they will continue to support AUUG
in the days to come.
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        Subsequent Meeting:  Monday, May 2, 2005;  7:30 pm
                           Topic: (tba)
                          Speaker: (tba)
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For those who need some sustenance before the meeting, you will
find kindred AUUG spirits at "Fuddruckers" restaurant (240
Perimeter Center Pkwy) on Hammond Drive across from Perimeter Mall
and not far from the Hewlett-Packard building.  Drop in any time
after 5:30pm to sit around and chew the fat and indulge in some of
the Fuddruckers cuisine.  This is a chance for folks to get
together and exchange rumors, ideas, assistance, etc.
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There is no charge to attend the meeting, nor any fee for
membership.  Just show up!

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 Corporate Sponsors:
    Hewlett-Packard Co.
                www.hp.com
    Sun Microsystems
                www.sun.com
    Morris, Manning & Martin L.L.P.
                www.mmmlaw.com
    Home Depot
                www.homedepot.com
    Dragon Networks, Inc.
                www.dragon.com
    Cimige Corporation
                www.cimige.com



Directions to Hewlett-Packard Building (20 Perimeter Summit)

                                               |  <- Ashford-Dunwoody Rd
                                Perimeter Mall |
                                               |
              ---------+-----------------------+  <- Hammond Drive
                       | X <- Fuddruckers      |
 Perimeter Ctr Pkwy -> |                       |
                                               |
           I-285                               | (Exit 29)
      =========================================+===============
                                               |               \
  Lake Hearn Dr -> ------------------+---------+                \ 
      H-P Building (very tall!) -> X |         |                 \  <-
I-285
             Perimeter Summit -> ----|         |
                                     |         |
Perimeter Summit Pkwy -> ------------+---------+--
                                               |
                                               |
  
Take I-285 (northern perimeter) to Exit 29 (Ashford-Dunwoody Road). 
Exit south (away from Perimeter Mall).  Turn right at first traffic
light (Lake Hearn Dr.)  Go one block and turn left onto Parkside Place.
Take first street/entrance to right (Perimeter Summit) and follow signs 
to "20" building visitor parking.  Take ramp down to parking garage.

                                     +-----------------------------+
                                     |                             |
           +===================+     |                             |
           | +-----------------|-+   |                             |
           | |                   |   |        Hewlett-Packard      |
Ramp ----->| |    Parking        |   |           Building          |
to         | |     Garage        |   |                             |
Parking    | |                   |   |                             |
Garage     | |                   |   |                             |
           | +-------------------+   |                             |
           |                         |                             |
           +=============+           +-----------------------------+
                         |
                         |
                         |
                         |
-----------------------------------   <- Perimeter Summit

From any level of the parking garage, take elevator to Lobby.  At main
desk there will be a sign-in sheet and directions to the meeting room.

NOTE!  When leaving parking garage, observe signs directing to
Ashford-Dunwoody Dr.  and/or I-285.  They will indicate you are to turn
RIGHT onto Parkside Place, go two blocks, turn left onto Perimeter
Summit Pkwy, and then left onto Ashford-Dunwoody Dr.  (If you turn left
onto Parkside Place, you will not be allowed to turn right onto Lake
Hearn Dr.)

Lindsay Cleveland   (auug@auug.org)