[rescue] IBM on ebay

[Sridhar the POWERful]

On Thu, 16 May 2002, Brian Hechinger wrote:

> > I think AIX is a great mainframe-class version of unix.
> >
> > I don't think it's a good choice for small servers.
> >
> > I don't like having things hidden away in databases. I like
> > all admin stuff in plain text files, very accessable.
>
> i don't disagree with you at all.  however, this is a learning experience for
> me, so i don't need a mainframe class machine, the small one does just fine.
>
> if you are looking to buy me a mainframe class RS/6000 though, i won't complain
> too loudly. ;)

Define "mainframe class".  8-)

> > Although I have to admit - the fact that SMIT will tell you
> > what sequence of CLI commands it translated your request
> > into is really nice.
>
> it's a well designed front end, just like DiskSuite or Veritas (as examples)
> where all the GUI or TUI do are execute CLI utilities.  although i never did
> figure out how to get DiskSuite or Veritas to tell me what they were doing, i
> had to read it in the documentation. ;)

SMIT kicks much ass.

Peace...  Sridhar

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