__/ [ GreyCloud ] on Wednesday 06 September 2006 21:50 \__
> yttrx wrote:
>
>> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>(Gross translation)
>>>
>>>SGI adjusts MIPS Irix computers
>>>
>>>,----[ Quote ]
>>>| The separation from MIPS introduced silicone Graphics after its decision
>>>| for the Itanium. This processor forms the basis of the also further
>>>| offered SGI systems of the old ix-line, operating system in a multi-core
>>>| variant is Linux.
>>>`----
>>>
>>>http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/77763 (in German)
>>>http://translate.google.com/translate?sourceid=mozclient&num=50&u=http%3A//www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/77763
>>
>>
>> Great...so now, the thing that sets SGI aside from the rest...is pretty
>> much nothing.
>>
>> They may as well just shut down.
>>
>> Then again, they may as well have just shut down ten years ago.
>>
>
> The real question with SGI is did they ever provide any added value to
> UNIX with their IRIX version? If not, you're right, they should just
> shutdown.
Here is an article in English.
SGI slaps sell by date on MIPS/Irix gear
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/07/sgi_no_irix/
FWIW.
Best wishes,
Roy
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