RE: Cheaper Servers? - Been there - done that

I suspect, although i have no proof, that the cost was out of this world. Linux 
redhat can be picked up for $25.
They may have dropped the ball.
Ken

-----Original Message-----
From: Vernon Hamberg [mailto:vhamberg@attbi.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 9:23 AM
To: midrange-l@midrange.com
Subject: RE: Cheaper Servers? - Been there - done that


FYI - From v3r2 Handbook

>AS/400 Advanced Portable is a full-function, multi-user AS/400 that is
>easily transportable and capable of running all AS/400 applications. It
>can be used for development and testing of new applications, as well as
>training and customer support activities consistent with supporting
>multiple, remote, or distributed systems.
>
>AS/400 Advanced Portable is offered in predefined packages, five
>twinaxial-based systems (9401-P03, T01, T02, T03, T11, and T12), three LAN
>based systems (9401-P03, L01, L02, and L03), and a server (9401-10S, S01).

Now, y'all can tell me why this did not fly the last time IBM tried this. I
don't know, personally.

At 01:48 PM 4/10/02 +0100, you wrote:
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>YES!
>C'mon IBM, a laptop/portable AS/400 would be a boon - and I bet you've
>already made one, haven't you?
>Ideal for developers, education, demonstrations, consultants, sales
>pitches,....
>The list goes on!
>You wouldn't run your business on it, but I bet there's no one on the list
>who can't think of a way of improving their business with one.
>Anne, are you listening???
>
>Steven Donnellan
>AS/400 Systems Manager
>IBM Certified Specialist - AS/400 Professional Operator
>Simon Jersey Ltd
>
>http://www.simonjersey.com
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