Network installation costs

Article Abstract:

A recap of network installations and purchase costs discussed throughout 1997 is presented. All tasks involved in setting up the networks are outlined along with estimates of the time spent installing system parts. Readers are cautioned that all installations were executed by the authors and are not accurate representations of outsourced projects. Readers that hire consultants to install and configure their networks can expect to incur fees of atleast $80 per hour. One author has maintained that if he were charged with purchasing 11 new workstations in 1996, he would have invested in Merit Distributing systems. These systems would feature 2.5GB Western Digital hard disks, 32MB of RAM, Cyrix 150MHz 6x86 systems, OS/2 WARP 4.0 and 15-inch monitors. He has revised that specification and would currently substitute AMD's 200MHz K6 processors and buy the same computers for approximately the same price of $2,000 each.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Computer networks, Network management systems, Column, Design and construction, Technology application, Network architectures, Network architecture

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Making today's purchasing decisions

Article Abstract:

Legal office personnel considering the purchase of a new computer system should, at this time, opt for a 486-66 system rather than a more expensive and unproven Pentium. There are some reasonably priced 66-MHz Pentium systems available, but these tend to run hotter and be less reliable than similarly paced 486 machines. For Pentiums, it is best to wait until the 90- or 100-MHz models drop in price. Additionally, 90-MHz Pentiums are not likely to show a dramatic speed boost, because these access DRAM memory, resulting in a slightly slower rate than 60- or 66-MHz systems. Pentiums are, however, preferable to newer 486DX4-100 systems, which give roughly the same performance but are comparably priced.

Electronic computers, Purchasing, Microcomputers, User need, End users, Hardware Selection

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