From chemistry-request@ccl.net Mon Nov 25 14:52:26 1991
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 91 14:20:48 EST
From: Mark Murcko <markm@predator.vpharm.com>
To: chemistry@ccl.net
Subject: DEC versus HP versus IBM ...
Status: R


First of all, thanks to everyone who responded to my request last
week for information about HP versus IBM.  There are obviously some
differences of opinion depending on what kinds of code you look at,
but overall the picture is fairly clear for molecular dynamics-type
simulations.

Now for the next request.  Several people who responded went out of
their way to mention that DEC is soon going to announce something
competitive.  Although I remain skeptical, I have now heard quite
a lot about the "alpha" chipset and some other, deeper, darker,
secrets brewing at the Mill.  So, does anyone know anything more
concrete about what DEC is doing?  Is there any chance that they
could come out with a real product in the HP730 - IBM550 class
anytime soon?

Any (new) information appreciated!

/ Mark (markm@vpharm.com)