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From: pothead <pothead@snakebite.com>
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Subject: Re: A GNU/Linux Machine Takes Shape
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2024 23:36:52 -0000 (UTC)
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On 2024-12-03, Farley Flud <ff@linux.rocks> wrote:
> I have decided to trash my accessory Core i7 machine and replace it
> with a Xeon W based system.
>
> The last time I checked, a Xeon W system would cost over $2K and
> I was reluctant.
>
> But now I found some fantastic bargains:
>

> Xeon W-1270P
>
> https://www.newegg.com/intel-xeon-w-1270p-lga-1200/p/N82E16819118407
>
> Gigabyte W480 Visual W
>
> https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813145224
>
> All I need is memory and a heat sink and I'm in business for
> less that $1K.  (I can reuse my power supply, video card, and
> SATA HDD drives -- for now.)
>
> The Xeon W-1270P has 8 cores but it lacks AVX-512 which is no
> problem because this my accessory machine.
>
> Of course I would NEVER install that stinking pile of garbage
> known as Microshit Winblows on this THIS fantastic machine.
>
> ONLY GNU/Linux can bring out the true power.
>
> ONLY GNU/Linux.
>
> The case is closed.
>
> Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
>
>
Are you mentally challenged?
You appear to be retarded.
Asking for a friend.


-- 
pothead

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