[NTLUG:Discuss] Rack-mount server vendors?

[brian@pongonova.net]

On Sun, Mar 10, 2002 at 10:15:48AM -0600, Rev. wRy wrote:
> If you want one with no O/S or a linux/bsd box, why not build your own?

I was anticipating this question :)  I've built many of my own machines, and once
you factor in the value of your time, the cost between pre-fab and self-built
becomes very small (unless you use second-hand parts, which isn't an option here).
Also, in a commercial environment, it's usually more cost-effective to be able to
direct hardware warranty issues to one vendor, rather than having to keep track of
each component's vendor.

  --Brian