RE: Is a used 170 worth it?

[dpalme@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Correction here, it is supported through V5R3

On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 11:01:51 -0500, 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-----
> From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> [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!
> 
> Any WAG's on what it would cost and what the downside would be?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Pete Helgren
> 
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