RE: IBM i hosting "in the cloud

If there's a handful of people on this list who are developers and would
like to go together to offset the cost of a box and can commit to a 2yr
option, would be happy to work with you and be the front end to the
process.

We're in the process of specing a box for V7R1 and could go for a bigger
leased box with multiple partitions with some shared cost commitments
from others.

Contact me directly offline if you're interested in more discussion.

Regards,
Richard Schoen
RJS Software Systems Inc.
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date: Wed, 12 May 2010 11:34:53 -0400
from: Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
subject: Re: IBM i hosting "in the cloud"

My requirements are similar to that stated by others here. I have need
of a reliable, _current_, system to develop education, run classes and
also to run both my own business and that of System i Developer. I
would be more than happy to invest in any sensible cloud-based
solution that met my needs. I keep hoping that IBM, who let's face it
are in the best position and should have a vested interest, will offer
something but so far nothing.

Unlike Aaron the ISV route is not an option for me unless I am
prepared to "fake" having a product - which at this time I am not
prepared to do.

I have tried working with IBM over the years via a number of avenues:
The Business Partner program - which removed us from the membership
level that allows discounted hardware purchase because we don't sell
hardware; The ISV program which as stated above requires you be
developing a software product; The Education Partner program - which
has so many silly rules and enforced pricing restrictions that it
would cost me money to run classes; and many other avenues that have
been explored over the years.

Education and Open Source software, both of which are vital to the IBM
i community just don't have a place on IBM's radar it seems. If
currency wasn't important I could purchase a used machine - but since
many (most?) of those no longer seem to carry their license keys even
that avenue is closing.

There really are days when becoming a Windows or Unix developer sounds
like a really good idea. Quick someone - slap me before I become
completely incoherent!


Jon Paris

www.Partner400.com