Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 27th Aug 2008 22:13 UTC, submitted by rom508
SUN Microsystems OSNews reader rom508 sent us a note that apparently, Sun has ceased selling all of its UltraSPARC-based workstations, with only their x86 workstation offerings remaining. The Ultra 25 and Ultra 45 workstations, both UltraSPARC-based, are still listed on Sun's website, but are marked as 'end-of-life', with the notice that they are "superceded by the next generation Sun Ultra 24 Workstation [x86]". One must wonder if this means the end of Sun's UltraSPARC workstation line. As a proud owner of an indestructible Ultra 5, I must say, that would be rather sad.
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i would liek ot think so
by poundsmack on Wed 27th Aug 2008 22:26 UTC
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2005-07-13

and with fujitsu readying an 8 core SPARC chip I would hope so. SPARC workstaions are uber powerfull and the processor archatecture is realy rather cool, and a completely open spec. It really is rather amazing.

(about the new chip)
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/150344/fujitsu_readie...

Edited 2008-08-27 22:42 UTC