Re: Developer AS/400

[Pete Massiello <pmassiello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rich Dotson wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm looking at purchasing an AS/400 for my small consulting company (3 - 5 
>developers).  In the next year I would like to use this AS/400 to:
> 
>         1. Setup a company web site.
>         2. Learn ILE RPG
>         3. Learn to integrate Lotus Notes and AS/400
>         4. Learn Java for the AS/400
>         5. Setup a small NT network on IPCS
> 
> My questions are:
>         1. What size AS/400 would you recommend for this?
>         2. What are some of the features I will need to purchase to 
>accomplish some/all of the above items on the list?
>         3. Should I purchase/lease it directly from IBM or a 3rd party?
>         4. Should I wait for the next release with the Native Notes or 
>purchase now/upgrade later?
>         5. What should I expect to pay to get this system?
> 
> I have been playing around with the configurator on the IBM web site but I'm 
>a RPG programmer/Lotus Notes developer by trade and have very little hardware 
>experience.  I wanted to get some insight from you all before I contacted IBM 
>so I could seem somewhat intelligent.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Rich Dotson
> RT3 Consulting Services, Inc.
> P.O. Box 126
> Lorain, Ohio 44052-0126
> 
> Phone: 216 556-1710
> email: rich_dotson@centuryinter.net
>     or:  rich_dotson@hotmail.com
Rich,

   Wait until Feb 98, and then get one of the new "Invaders" either a
160 or 170.  You will get a powerhouse of a machine proably for under
10K.

-- 
Pete Massiello
OS Solutions International 
Phone: (203)-744-7854  Ext 11.
http://www.os-solutions.com
mailto:pmassiello@os-solutions.com
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