Re: Cheaper Servers?

[Dr Syd Nicholson <sydnic@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob

This what I like to hear. I knew that OS/400 and AIX weren't far apart
and IBM had plans to merge them. It makes sense to use Java and the
X-server capabilities. If what you say is true, then IBM are already
most of the way there. I hope they complete the job and add a video,
keyboard and mouse port to the machine, with graphics capability for a
single display native to the box.

If they do this the entire box can be maintained using a reliable
console without the need for an external PC.

I am familiar with AT&T's VNC. I use it to gain graphic access to a
client's Linux box that I support from my office. All it needs on the
server is TCP and a port to use. If I get time I might try running the
VNC server in PASE and see if can connect to it from a PC. Could be an
interesting experiment.

Syd



BOBC@ri-net.com wrote:

>Syd,
>
>While I have not participated to this point, I've watched this thread with
>great interest.
>
>Your point about "iSeries relies on Windows" is a marketing decison and not
>necessarily a technical one by IBM.  Client Access and Operations Navigator
>are being moved from traditional C++ to Java.  Huge parts of the code are
>all ready written in Java and there apparently is a major initiative to
>move the rest to Java.  Same goes with the Ops Console.
>
>What many users do not know is that XWindows is a live and well on iSeries
>hidden away in PASE and in other deep nooks and crannies of OS/400.  I have
>heard rumors that IBM has been experimenting with AT&T's VNC which is an
>OpenSource utility that will deliver XWindows on any TCP/IP attached device
>from web browser to cellular phone and anything in between.
>
>It is therefore possible for our beloved iSeries to be completely client
>independent and work with any device from your PDA to a PC and anything
>inbetween.  For cheap systems, RS6000 technology is the logical path to
>follow.  You have the RISC chips and almost identical hardware.  The
>RS6000's all ready have low cost models in their product line. They have to
>in order to be competitive with Sun, HP and other UNIX based iron vendors.
>
>Our iSeries machines are identical to the RS6000's and come off the very
>same assembly line in Rochester Minnesota.  The only difference is the logo
>(the i vs p) and the OS loaded onto the box!
>
>Once IBM finishes moving CA, Ops Nav, and the console to 100% pure java,
>then any client can run the machine.
>