Linux Workstations/Desktops

[Matt Domsch]

On Sat, Nov 18, 2006 at 10:41:12AM -0500, Jean Figarella wrote:
> Matt,
> 
> One of the complains that I get all the time about the workstations that 
> we currently own (non-Dell systems) is that they are very noisy. How are 
> the Precision 390 n-series in terms of noisiness? What I mean to ask is, 
> are they quiet or noisy?

Compared to what? :-)  Compared to a rack-mounted server, they're very
quiet.  I've got a Precision 370 at home, replacing an older server, and it's
quite a bit quieter.  Compared to a laptop though, it's a bit louder.
I don't have any dB measurements to offer though, just my subjective impression.

> Also, looking are the configuration, I couldn't tell weather the system 
> already comes with a network card or if I have to specify it in the 
> second step (Add My Accessories) under the "Additional Network Card" option.

They've got a gigabit ethernet adapter on the motherboard already.
You can add another if you like.

Thanks,
Matt

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