> We just posted some amazing results for the Compaq/DEC DS20, a new computer
> designed to have very large memory bandwidth. This machine is about twice as
> fast on these benchmarks as anything else on the list (about 3x a PII/Xeon
> 400). Of course, it's twice as expensive as a PC, but still very, very
> impressive.
Someone more knowledgeable correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the
`VMSstation' is a rebadged DS20. This looks to be a very attractive
platform for us VMS workstation fans, and if it's a good number
cruncher, especially in conjunction with Digital Fortran and the great
VMS debugger, it looks really interesting, especially if the price is
right.
Keep in mind that for non-commercial use, the Hobbyist License now
includes the current version of VMS (7.2 is just out), both VAX and
ALPHA, and essentially all layered products, including Fortran.
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