Check out the May 27 InformationWeek.  Cover: "Big new life for Iron.
Sure, client-server, PCs, and Windows rule.  But legacy systems are getting
smaller, cheaper, and cooler.  Would you believe an IBM AS/400 that runs PC
apps, uses objects, and surfs the Net - all for just $8,000?"
 
Inside article says IBM has spent $4 billion over the last 6 years on the
AS/400.
 
Another separate article:  "Mainframes rise from the ashes" also good.
 
Jeff Kell <[log in to unmask]>