[nylug-talk] Comparing RISC with CICS processor

[Gary Mort]

Paul Robbins wrote:
> OK, go maybe I am confused Gary. What decision are you trying to make and
> how can I/we help?
>   


Right now I'm just trying to get an idea of what speed processor/memory
they need to replace an old dual pentium system(which ironically has
locked me out so I can't check the processor specs, I think it was a 1.6
or 1.8 Pentium III with 2G of memory).

Every system on their list has loads of memory and hard drive space.
So I'm really looking to see if there is any easy rule of thumb(ie don't
use a 400Mhz RISC CPU as it's too slow, if the speed is at least equal
to the current speed there should be no worries, etc).

I've found a number of sites that do comparisons, but they compare
modern systems to modern systems(go figure, their advertising for
computer sellers and they compare systems you can actually buy!  What
are the odds? :-))

Naturally, I was hoping for some magic formula, but I expect the truth
is it's going to be pretty much hit or miss and it really SHOULD be
tested - but based on budget they don't have much of a choice.