Robert Mills wrote:

> There is a possibility that we may be moving from our e3000 to an IBM
> iSeries / AS/400 machine. Our owning company uses them and would
> like us to
> join them. Anybody know where I can get some basic info on these machines.
>
> Also, has anybody else started/is/has moved to one? Any
> thoughts/tips/worries are eagerly welcome.
>
> regards,
> Robert W.Mills

Although our migration tools work on UNIX and soon windows, we have been
evaluating the AS/400. We are getting very familiar with the use of the
AS/400, what IBM now calls the iSeries, as a replacement for HP 3000's.

In short, I view it as what the HP 3000 should have evolved into.  Although
the primary programming language on the platform is a souped up version of
RPG, it is a complete computer system that comes with an excellent COBOL,
block mode screens and a relational RDBMS (DB2).  It has a JCL called CL,
batch job processor, print spooler and various other utilities you expect to
come with a real computer.  You can even manage it with a PC graphical user
interface.

It should be a comfortable transition for a company used to having an HP
3000.

I'd rather not burden the list with details.  If anyone wants to know more
please send a private e-mail.

Charles Finley
Transformix Computer Corporation
760-439-3146

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