Author: Will Singleton
Date: 11:17:13 11/16/99
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On November 16, 1999 at 12:49:21, Mark Andreoli wrote: > > I finally have to buy a computer and stop using the one at work :?)(133 hz/16 >ram).It doesn't have power or memory! I remember reading once that the faster >the better if you are going to run Fritz 6,hiarcs,rebel off of it. > > So "experts" is the G4 really that much faster than a pentium III? Will I >notice the differnce if Fritz 6 is running off a G4 when compared to a Pentium >III?How much Ram will I need If I am running lots of applications at one time >only to alt/tab in and alt/tab out. > > The two computer "kings" at my office bought the mac g3 a long time ago >instead of a pentiumII. They swear that it is a better system. (and faster) > Well is it.??Please think in chess software terms!Thanks ! I am looking for >opinions besides those from my colleagues. I have heard the AMD will sell a 750mhz machine very soon, and that the 800 and 900 will follow early next year. I think Apple is in some trouble, since their "real" G4's running at 500mhz won't be available till sometime next year. For chess programs, which are integer-based, the pc's will outperform the Macs for the foreseeable future. Having said that, the MacOS is far superior to Windows for general purpose use. Will
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