#New Silicon Graphics
19-Jul-93 15:56:31
Sb: #50090-#New Silicon Graphics
Fm: Dan O'Leary 73140,1211
To: Ana Francisca Gervas 70624,673
>That's what I've refered to (on ironic tone): the price! It's a >great box for
its price but then you have to get the software… and >it has a (BIG) price.
Before buy, I allways ask twice about the >price of the complete solution. I
know how greats Unix programs are, >and how great unix is, a how great motif
is, and how great animation >packages are in Unix workstations. Probably if the
Yost Group make a >3ds for SGI I'll buy it <g>. I'm on the opinon that you have
to buy >the hardware for your software, not viceversa.
I completely agree… first determine your needs, then choose the software
based upon those needs – the hardware is just a matter of coincidence. One
thing to consider… Alias Research recently dropped the price of its software
from $22,000 (yes, 22 _THOUSAND_ dollars) to $6,000. Still not cheap, but an
incredible drop… one that I feel signals the nearing end of high-dollar Unix
warez.
As far as waiting for r4 on NT and AXPs….. if you wait that long, I fear you
might be passed by.
Dan
ps – This is not intended, in any way, to knock 3ds. It is a fantastic product.
But this is a very turbulent industry.