RE: Want to learn Java and the 400

 A small used AS/400 may not be the solution.  Even if you get a license to
OS/400 (base SS1) to use Java you will need WebSphere and even the free
discontinued v3.5 is NOT FREE.  Also, most older small system don't have the
memory needed.  I have a model 50S at v4r5 and could not get WebSphere for
it.  IBM charges way to much for software subscription for a home hobbyist.
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Douglas Hart - Sr. Consultant
Certified IBM iSeries System Administrator
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Web: http://dhart.no-ip.info


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> -----Original Message-----
> From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Steve Landess
> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 5:39 PM
> To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
> Subject: Re: Want to learn Java and the 400
>
>
> Rob -
> You don't need an AS/400 to develop a Java application.  In fact, it may
> impede your learning process...
>
> Why not just download the free JDK stuff from Sun's web site and at least
> start learning on a PC?  Once you have a better knowledge of Java, then
> maybe get a small AS/400 and port the application to the AS/400.
>
> This way you'll enhance your skills even more by knowing Java on two
> different platforms.
>
> Steve Landess
> Austin, Texas
> (512) 423-0935
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Phillips" <niceguy420l@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 1:59 PM
> Subject: Want to learn Java and the 400
>
>
> >
> > I am interested in expanding my technical limited skill set. I need time
> and hands on, and since I am unemployed the only way I can think of, is to
> buy a 400, with Java and develope a small app or program. I can't
> learn just
> from a book. So my question is what costs am I looking at? There are also
> time sharing possibilities, but I would prefer the ownership of a machine,
> but maybe that is not so important. Someone please enlighten me in this
> matter.
> >