In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] (Roger Klump
) writes:
>
>In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] (John
>Spurling) writes:
>>
>>rumor had it that there was a unix for the hp 3000 series 48...
>someone from
>>hp told me that there was no such thing, but i refuse to give up
hope.
> can
>>anyone help me?
>>
>
>As I understand it there are no plans to have UNIX functionality on
the
>classic (i.e. a series 48) system.  To get anything like UNIX
>functionality you would need to upgrade to a new system.
>
>I do believe that you can connect a classic system with UNIX systems
on
>a network using third party NFS software such as Quest software's.
But
>this would only give you file access to UNIX systems.
>
>To actually run UNIX programs on the 3000, a new system would be
>required.  And not all UNIX software runs on the 3000.  It has to be
>ported to the 3000 fist.
>
>Roger Klump
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>
 
Once again we have a discussion involving the complexity of running MPE
and UNIX together.  I know I will be getting more flames for this, but
I can't resist:
 
You could port everything from your 3000 to a UNIX box and get the best
of both worlds: run your legacy apps and get UNIX functionality.  I
don't understand why those who need and/or want UNIX keep jumping
through hoops in order to keep the old 3000.
 
Steven Verona
DB-NET, Inc.