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>From: Deborah Luchsinger <address@hidden> >Organization: University of Denver >Keywords: 199904220326.VAA28906 platforms Debby, >I need to ask your opinion once again....I think I have the >configuration issues worked out, although I will send you a copy of the >final configuration to make sure I haven't forgotten anything. OK. >HOWEVER, >I am faced with having to purchase two smaller systems, or one >mega-monster system with tons of disk space and memory. With only one >system, I would be doing data ingestion/map generation/analysis all on >one system. If you had to choose, which way would you go? Two smaller >systems or one big powerful one? I can't answer this one without having some idea by what is meant by both a "mega monster" and a "smaller system". >I tend to lean towards the single >system, but would greatly appreciate your input. One of our sites has found that a 400 Mhz (or is it a 450 Mhz?) system can easily handle the LDM, ldm-mcidas, XCD, and GEMPAK decoders in addition to hosting a web server, running interactive sessions and providing a McIDAS ADDE remote server. I believe that the user said that the system just keeps humming along. >Also, you mentioned using GEMPAK/GARP/N-AWIPS. This sounds like a good >idea, but I need some guidance on how to acquire this software. We need to get DU licensed for GEMPAK. I _think_ that I can get everything rolling from here, but it wouldn't hurt for you to fill out the licensing form that I have attached below. >Thanks Tom! I look forward to getting a quick overview of the "monster" and "smaller" machines that you mention above so I can give you my feedback on their usefulness. At the same time, if you could update the licensing information sheet it would be very helpful. BTW, I have filled out as much of the licensing form as I could. The contract officer name that I included is the person who signed the license agreement for McIDAS in 1992. ************************************************************************ Unidata Product Licensing Form: 930223 ======================================= NOTE: This form must be returned to "address@hidden". It does not constitute the license, only gathers information to start the license process. Institution: University of Denver Department: Department of Geography Contact name: Deborah Anne Luchsinger Mailing address: Boettcher Center West, Office 111 Denver, Colorado 80208 Phone number(s): 303.871.4205 Email address: email: address@hidden Contract officer: Dr. James Griesemer Vice Chancellor-Financial Affairs Mailing Address: University of Denver Denver, Colorado 80208 Phone number(s): Email address: Product(s) & Rev #(s): add GEMPAK to existing McIDAS license Machine Manufacturer, Model: PC *-> package of preference ************************************************************************ Tom