ok i were might find a old main frame ibm 360 or 370 for realy cheap i need one to run unix and how hard is it to set one up and yes i have cheched eaby
2007-07-05 21:46:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
I can’t recall Unix working on IBM 360/370 but it was used on compatible Amdahl systems.
http://freespace.virgin.net/roy.longbottom/mips.htm#anchorAmdahl
2007-07-06 01:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by ROY L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why those people told you to get a IBM 360 or 370 run Unix. You can run Solaris on the PC.
2007-07-05 22:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need a mainframe?
You would probably get more CPU power out of higher end PC, nevermind an AIX or workstation. Most things can run some sort of UNIX.
I thought at most mainrames were rented. So if you want to get hold of one you would need to contact IBM, but I suspect that they scrap the old stuff.
2007-07-06 03:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think you've got a snowball in hells chance of finding one and even if you did you'd spend more time maintaining it than using it. Try looking for a used Sun Workstation (SPARCstation) you might have a little more success.
2007-07-05 22:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mike C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋