[plug] AS/400 and Linux

[Kev]

Hi ya Senectus

Senectus . wrote:
> On 1/8/06, Kev <kdownes at tpg.com.au> wrote:
> 
>>My 1st question is, "Why would you?"  AS/400s are essentially
>>purpose-built datatbase servers, and OS/400 has the best industrial
>>strength DB built right there into it.  And even better, it's not M$.
> 
> 
> I've worked with OS/390 and though a pretty rock solid OS it's
> functionality is limited.

But OS/400 is not OS/390.  They're entirely separate/different animals. 
  The more recent incarnations of OS/400 are quite slick, even with a 
Warp4 look-alike front end I believe.

Btw, I'm back from hols and I owe you $50.00.  Where and when would be 
convenient for you?  Contact me off-list.

Cheers
Kev


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