>> Another important consideration is memory -- non-ECC vs. ECC. Desktop >> stuff has the former, workstation and server stuff done right has the >> latter. STFW "memory error", "bit rot" and related. I prefer computers >> with ECC memory. > it's a really poor choice that that did not become standard > just because manufacturers wanted to save a few $.
IIUC the reason is not "to save a few bucks" but to segment the market
such that ECC products can be sold at much higher prices.
Stefan
