Who knows about this?? Which do I really need? I’m planning on running at LEAST 4 active programs simultaneously, 1 email client, 1 inventory client (using Firebird database and java platform), 1 contact management (using MSSQL), 1 quotation software (that will interact with the contact management program), 1 high-end accounting software. The accounting software probably won’t run all the time, but will need to run with all the other programs.
Specific program names: Act!, Thunderbird, Fishbowl Inventory, QuickBooks Pro Premier, and QuoteWerks.
These are the main ones… I of course have other background stuff also (Exodus, Trend-Micro, Apache, MySQL, Sunbird)
So, do I really need the dual boot? Or can I get away with a P-4? If I use a P-4 will it run like garbage? I have a 2.4 Ghz P-4 now with 756 RAM, and it sucks balls (it’s also over 3 years old)… I can run all those programs at once, but they take forever to come back up on the screen if I have them minimized, and today my inventory program crashed.
Features Benefits
Dual-Core Provides two execution cores in one physical processor allowing the platform to do more in less time while enjoying smooth interaction with your PC.
Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology Enables cooler and quieter PC designs—depending on system implementation and usage. (Not available on 820.)
Execute Disable Bit° Can help to prevent some classes of viruses and worms that exploit buffer overrun vulnerabilities thus helping to improve the overall security of the system.
Intel® Extended Memory 64 TechnologyΦ Processors with Intel EM64T allow platforms to access larger amounts of memory and will support 64-bit extended operating systems.
Boss is paying… If I can convince him I need it. :ugh2: That’s the problem… I gotta keep the price down, but get something that will work for years to come…
The software guy here has wanted a new computer for years… I’m trying to get him one too.
