Re: Is a used 170 worth it?

["Raul A. Jager W." <raul@xxxxxxxxxx>]

It does support V5.2 for sure, I'm ussing it, V5.3 is also supported, 
but I think that will be the last upgrade available.
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Eric Graeb wrote:

> I'm not sure it would be.  I think it's only supported to V5R1.  So current
> would definitely be out.  The cost of software maintenance as I understand
> it depends on when the person you are buying the OS off stopped paying for
> it.  It's useful for shops that aren't changing very much on it.  An old
> work horse.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pete Helgren
> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 8:28 AM
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> Subject: Is a used 170 worth it?
>
> Sorry for the duplicate post.....I sent the original with the wrong 
> profile and it may be delayed for "administrative approval"....
>
> I have a customer that is willing to give me a used Model 170 (V4R5M0)
>
> that is "surplus" to them for the cost of shipping.  Initially I  
> thought, sure!  But I began to wonder about the cost and the lifespan of 
> the model.  I have been pretty actively moving to RPG IV and using Java 
> and other Open Source technologies on the iSeries.  I don't want to 
> invest in something that will quickly dead-end.
>
> Things I was thinking about:  What OS version is supported on the 170? 
> What would be the cost to purchase the OS and get it on SW maintenance?  
> It has an integrated PC server.  What version of OS is supported in the 
> integrated PC ? (running WinNT right now....)
>
> Anyway, I know it has useful life left (given the number of recent posts 
> about 170's....), but if I want it to be current OS-wise, I just wonder 
> what the cost would be.  Entry level i5's are *relatively* cheap and 
> they rock!
>