Re: AS/400 strong points

[Danny McQuestion <dcmcques@xxxxxxxxxx>]

DAsmussen@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Andre,
> 
> In a message dated 97-05-19 09:15:30 EDT, you write:
> 
> > I'm trying to make a summary on AS/400 strong points for business
> environment.
> >  So, can all of you give me some suggestion about that matter ?
> >  Consider also the UNIX business applications that are growing in number.
> >  Why should I stay with AS/400 ??
> 
> 1.  Unlike UNIX systems, the AS/400 comes with a built-in database.

        And one of the best relational databases that you can buy.  As of v3r2
or v3r7, I don't think there is anything in Unix that you cannot do with
the AS/400.  You can even create a Unix file system on the AS/400 and
mount to it.

> 2.  Also unlike UNIX systems, the AS/400 comes with a built-in security
> system.

        There is a security system in Unix but I hope you have your VI or text
editor skills honed and know what supposed to go in between the commas. 
No typing in a command, hitting a command key (F4) and filling in the
blanks with Unix!  No help while creating or doing security in Unix
unless you read the MAN pages before you start.

> 3.  Which version of UNIX are you talking about?  HP/UX?  AIX?  V?  SCO?
>  Others?  The AS/400 can run the earliest version of OS/400 objects on its
> latest machine, can UNIX claim this?

        Another good point here?  "What version are you running?"  This is not
a factor when dealing with OS/400.  Everything is pretty much consistant
with release levels.  There is only ONE (1) OS/400 product.  Unlike the
dozen different "flavors" of Unix.  All of which have their own unique
commands.  Granted most stay the same but some of those even have
different command line arguments.

> 4.  OS/400 system maintenance is minimal.
> 

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