Neil Schneider wrote:
> Joshua Penix wrote:
>> Here's what I recommend for a server.
>
> Thanks for putting this together. As you know I have bought a previous
> generation of these servers and though I don't personally like the
> phoenix bios, all the pieces of the systems are first class.
>..
> Since we have plenty of cash, and nothing else really to spend the
> money on here's what I'd go for.
Skipping the question of whether we should aim high-end or low-end, I
would like to ask for a steer-poll on whether (and/or how) we should
submit a recommendation (whatever becomes the consensus, here --
possibly even multiple choice) to the main list along with a couple of
paragraphs of justification/rationale.
After all, the money belongs to the whole group, and there might be some
who complain about back room decisions. OK, right -- anybody can get
into this discussion, but nevertheless, I think it desirable to tell the
whole gang what the steer-ers {steerage?] are proposing. We are
undertaking to act on behalf of all, no?
I specifically suggest giving thought to justification/rationale to
assure the whole that the smaller committee has been both thoughtful and
responsible, and thereby (hopefully) avoid inviting open-ended rehash of
considerations already given.
For devil's advocacy purposes, questions that might need answering may
include:
- [gulp] why should we spend 1/3 to 1/2 our bankroll on this server?
- [overkill] could not a smaller expenditure achieve the same benefits?
- [appropriate] are there better ways to contribute to our mission
(promotion, advocacy, education) that compete for these funds?
- [mob-democracy] shouldn't we just spend it all on a party for the more
direct benefit of the very people who fed the kitty?
Regard,
..jim
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