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Re: [L-OT] PCI Slots

2002-07-08 by Colin Miller

>
> Rackmountable PC cases are widely available -- whether you want to build
> your own system or you are a PC constructor/VAR. They aren't often seen in
> the highstreet clone shop but you can get them easily. They are often well
> built and reasonably expensive compared to the cheap and ubiquitous desktop
> case or midi-tower.

I wasn't saying theere weeren't any, in fact I have seen millions. I meant its 
hard to come across a 6 slot PCI one because fo space limitation in a 19" 
rack.


> Macs are thin on the ground in professional IT. If you tried to explain to
> Pro IT people that expansion chassis were a good thing - better than a
> single case -- they would look at you funny.

I don't think Macs have ANY ground in pro IT, but in the Pro Audio industry 
they certianly do! :-)

Colin Miller

PS - In my original post it looks like I may have typed '1 PCI slot' when I 
meant to type 16 PCI slots'. Sorry about that!

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