I think the GM/Chevrolet analogy is not fitting. That's a 3-level structure. IBM/IBM i is a 2-level structure.
That makes it rather pointless, seems to me, to argue for either side with that analogy. Let's find one that fits better, if we must.
As for me, one thing I see about the AS/400 name is its relative longevity. The change from S/36 or S/38 was after 8 years in the latter case. I believe it was several more years before the first name change again. Would need to check Trevor's pages.
In my current situation, I have people that have used the AS/400 name for 25 years. In fact, the entire user community uses that term. I am bringing in awareness of the current name, albeit rather slowly. And some are picking up on it.
But right now is not the time to push too hard - we are going through a centralization geographically, which is rife with all manner of headaches and pain.
We currently run a 550 - at least 8 years old. I hope we can push for a new box next year, and I think it'd be cool to announce that we've replaced the AS/400 with the modern IBM i.
So I'm a bit of an evangelist for this platform here. I'm not alone, my manager(s) are supportive and interested. And I've been lucky to have been in the middle of some of the new stuff. And people listen when I respond to comments from other divisions, such as "Isn't that a really old, out-of-date system?" They really do listen, and I try to avoid the deer-in-the-headlights look!
There is hope here. I'm encouraged by what I see. So on we go to the current state of marvels we all know!!
Vern
----- Original Message -----
Booth,
Larry raises and excellent point. Does Microsoft still refer to NT 4.0
or Pentium? Why hack on IBM for standardizing the name "IBM i" with the
name of the processor and the version of the OS? Do you still refer to
the Microsoft programming languages as "ASP" or do you use the ".Net" name?
I just don't get why those of you who will not let go of AS/400, OS/400,
iSeries will then turn right around and use the proper names for the
Microsoft world but will not give IBM the same courtesy.
The questions asked that started this thread were very reasonable. They
were answered reasonably, with out the naming discussion. There is
nothing confusing about IBM's names if you are paying attention.
Jim Oberholtzer
Chief Technical Architect
Agile Technology Architects
On 5/7/2013 11:37 AM, DrFranken wrote:
Four letters, not that hard to memorize: IBM i. AS/400 is so last century.
Besides just like GM, IBM hasn't changed their name. GM Changes names
too. The first truck I drove from them was a 'Custom 20' or C20 now they
have Colorado, Avalanche, Silverado. And nobody whines....
- Larry "DrFranken" Bolhuis
www.frankeni.com
www.iDevCloud.com
www.iInTheCloud.com
On 5/7/2013 12:23 PM, Booth Martin wrote:
Why? Why does someone need to spend hours memorizing confusing names
and genealogy before one can even begin to understand a product?
If GM can keep the Chevrolet nameplate for 80+ years without it being
stale then it'd seem a no-brainer for IBM to keep the AS400 badge alive.
On 5/7/2013 11:14 AM, Trevor Perry wrote:
You may need to understand these, first..
http://angustheitchap.com/familytree.jpg
http://angustheitchap.com/familytreeOS.jpg
http://angustheitchap.com/familytreedates.jpg
On 5/7/13 11:51 AM, "John Mathew"<johnmathew400@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi All,
Can some one please answer below quires.
Why AS/400 has become so popular.
What the advantages of AS/400.
Why Client/Business prefer AS/400 server comparatively other server.
Who are the major customers of AS/400.
Total number of AS/400 customers.
Architecture of AS/400.
John.
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