Re: Saving the System i: Fight Rather Than Switch

On 12/8/06, albartell <albartell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>The user and vendor community could build a new GUI that works with green
screen apps, but such a thing would likely go nowhere if the base i5 remains
geared down and over priced.

This is one of the big downers of the iSeries IMO.  How does one gain access
to one if you don't work for a company that owns one?  I don't think
timeshare services count here as most people want to "play" like they "play"
on their PC.

I share your frustration on this Aaron. User based pricing on p5
hardware would work great for hobbyists, small software houses, SOHO
users. This is obvious to everyone with an unbiased view, from Timothy
Morgan of ITJungle to people on this list. That is why I was hoping
Trevor, with his in with the IBMers, could explain what is stopping
them from making the system more competitive.

-Steve