[WinMac] FW: Choice of AppleShare IP 6.0 vs. NT


Omar Chávez(OmarChavez[at]fliteline.usa.com)
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:12:22 -0400


> NT's Express Setup is actually easier than navigating through
> MacOS
> 8.1's arcane installation process.
>
> I disagree with that. For most people APIP is a lot easier to setup
> than NT. Any Macintosh user with Intermediate knowledge of the OS is
> able to install APIP, whereas to install NT you need at the very least
> a PowerUser, more likely a Network Engineer (MCSE).
>
> What part of 600 mHz don't you understand?
> And you tell me that an Alpha 600 is in the same price range as an
> AWS9600? I really doubt it. I think that the original poster was
> referring to Workgroup Servers, not Enterprise Servers. In workgroup
> servers with a price point of less than $6,000.00 the AWS gives you
> more bung for the buck IMHO.
>
> Lastly, you can run NT/Server as a workstation OS with the Server
> services
> in the background. If an app crashes, it simply gets flushed and
> doesn't
> bring down the whole machine. Try running Photoshop simultaneously
> with ANY
> version of AppleShare and watch what happens
> I would say that any network comprised of more than 10 nodes DEMANDS a
> dedicated server.
>
> Also, what ever happened to the lifetime toll-free tech support from
> Apple's Business Systems Division
> Apple still offers a much better deal in Tech support than Microsoft.
>
> My current network is NT, but I am seriously considering moving to
> ASIP6. NT is stable and fast most of the time, but when you start to
> get a "blue screen of death" you better start verifying your bank's
> account, since its going to cost you dearly in terms of time and
> money.
>
> Omar Chávez
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