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From: soh3@tank.uchicago.edu (min-woong  sohn)
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Subject: Info on Sparcstation 1
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I am new to this news group, so if I am posting a news that usually goes
to another group, please forgive me.  I need the following information on
the Sparkstation 1:

1. How many terminals (plain terminals like vt100 or tvi950 as well as Sun
   graphics terminals) can be directly connected to the Sparkstation 1?  

2. How many people get onto the machine at the same time without any
   noticeable decline in speed and performance?

3. Can this machine support up to 2 gigabytes of hard disk space?

4. Is there a way that the machine can be connected to the Internet using
   high-speed modems so that we can use ftp and telnet in their full
   functionality?

These are the questions I have right now.  I am considering buying a
Sparkstation 1 for a research project that deals with huge databases.  Do
any of you have some experience with SAS under SunOs?  Have you had and
problem with SAS in dealing with big data set (bigger than 20 megabyte)?

I would appreciate any help coming in my way. Please e-mail me.

Thanks in advance,
Min