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From: steve szmidt steve@szmidt.org
To: slug@nks.net
Sent: 8/10/07 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: [SLUG] dead or Alive
> On Friday 10 August 2007 10:35, Robin - Bartow FL wrote:
>
> > I'm sold on Chris Mathey's dollars and sense idea.
> > http://slug.archives.nks.net/List/slug.archive.0708/0038.html
> >
> > Instead of buying more hardware and electricity, do just the opposite and
> > increase available room space.
> >
> > If I found that virtualization stumped me, or did not suit my purpose, I
> > would up-size my existing vent (and flex duct) coming from the main plenum.
> >
> > /robin
>
> I agree that physical space is important. My problem is always getting enough
> equipment into an effective space for maximum utilization (of both). I love
> putting resources to use. (The first time I moved the computer out of my
> bedroom was enough of a relief that I've never put it back again.)
>
> I would do virtualization (besides the fun of it) if it makes things easier or
> makes me more able to do my job. I run on several computers each which does
> it's own thing, Sometimes you do something which would interrupt what you are
> doing on another computer so having a second, or third machine makes things
> work a lot easier.
>
> All that computing on one computer is not doable and it requires a certain
> amount of space. Right now I have an office room which is 15x15' and I'm
> going to have to put in a new rack to be able to do any more.
>
> --
>
> Steve Szmidt
>
Hi Steve,
I think we are on the same page. (My closing statement contained a disclaimer.) You already recognize "necessity is the mother of invention".
/robin
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