Every once in a while the lock tab on a backup tape will get flipped (anyone who uses a Magstar 3570 know what I mean - Arrrrg!
Doh!!! I know is all too well, although our machine doesn't restrict itself. Are you talking about a savsys? W've always questioned if we can boot off a 3570 tape drive.
I just backup our data library and our source library on the 3570 but savsys go on the 8mm tape. And it takes sooooo long to backup that way. 3570's are quite fast. I'm sure there are faster now though.
Administration? I never knew there was administration to an AS/400. Ours just runs and runs and runs by magic. It doesn't have problems. It doesn't go down. It just works. Period.
Okay, seriously. The only work I ever have to do with the AS/400 is maybe kill users off the system when I need to backup. Or, move spool files from queue to queue when a printer gets really busy printing other stuff. AS/400's are built for business number crunching and business data warehousing. That's it, nothing more and nothing less.
There are no themes to play with on an AS/400. Well, I guess you can change the color of a green screen client access session, but that's about us much themeing as you get. Why? Because it's for working, not playing.
Most applications on the AS/400 are written in RPG which I bet most people would these days would not like to program in. I don't like it much either so I never bothered to learn it. But you can also use Java to access the data as well.
But RPG is so powerfull on an AS/400 that you really don't need anything else. You can create screens in RPG, business reports, and more. You can also use RGP to create CGI apps for web based applications. Maybe one day I should learn RPG.
The hardware support is like no other. Although, working with Twin Axial cabl is a pain in the ass. But, it gets the job done quite well. I have about Twin Ax 40 devices (give or take) on one AS/400. That's terminals and printers. Not counting the numerous RF scanners as well. Not sure how many of those we have. Maybe like 30 or more. I'm also not counting the network printers as well. There's like 5 of those.
We also have another warehouse which uses our AS/400 through a fractional T-1 private line. They have RF devices there too that use the AS/400.
It's a workhorse. Nothing more, nothing less. It might not be the fastest of them all. But who cares when you have stability and durability and all the great features of an AS/400.
Although, like I said before AS/400's are for business. So don't expect to see them in the scientific fields and stuff. I guess for every problem there's a tool. For business, it's the AS/400.
I guess it can be mind numbing because it isn't very glamorous or fun. It's user interface can be called ugly, but at least it's functional and fast.
It's probably less comparable to KDE or GNOME, but probably more comparable to say XFCE. KDE is a complete desktop with apps and a programming framework with GUI libraries and other stuff. XFCE seems to be more of a simple desktop which you are able to run apps. XFCE comes with it's own file manager, as does E17.
I've been waiting for E17 to become stable. From what I have read and from seeing parts of E17 in action it's more of the desktop that I'm looking for. I don't need all the bells and whistles of KDE or GNOME. What I want is a desktop shell that looks sweet, is easy to work with, doesn't get in the way, and has a killer method of graphically manipulating files (i.e. good file manager). I think E17 might fit the bill.
That's what I'm saying!!!! They're run everywhere slogan is completely misleading! Java doesn't run everywhere, as it should.
I can understand it's not Sun's job to port it to every platform out there, but they could at least make it easier. Although, if they really do want Java to dominate then they should port it to every platform out there.
Once Java does run everywhere, then they can sell tools and software and not care where you run it and make money that way. Seems like the only people making money off Java these days is IBM, but they got the money and muscle to implement their own compilers and virtual machine.
Any way, I'd like to see Java on the BSD's one day soon.
You must be a newbie or something. I'm sorry. I'd say more, but what a waste of time. Although, I do hope they don't change the installer, because it's fast, simple, and easy for those of us with a clue.
You can't. PCtel HSP modems are basically winmodems which means they use proprietary softare to do the job of what real modems do. External modems are your best bet, but they're highly expensive.
I don't use VIM, just because nvi does exactly what I need it to do and I'm not a programmer. But, you can also do:g/people are/s//people who are/:) I learned that fromthe Vi pocket refrence from O'reiley which I look at when I get stuck or forget something.
Hello? Did you not read his post? He said he works with Solaris running CDE and that CDE has the security issue. Where did he say anything about Linux? Now, I'm no Linux advocate but you should at least understand what's being talked about before you post.
Geee, this sounds so familiar. Do you cut and paste that shit everytime there is something positive about BSD? Next time, be fucking original!
BSD is not dead. It's quite alive. Just because it's not the media buzzword, it doesn't mean that it's not doing well.
I'm not going to say that BSD is bettter than any other OS, because those types of comments are as stupid as the bullshit you wrote. BSD has many strong features that make it appealing to advanced and seasoned Unix users.
BSD users are the type that don't give a flying fuck about how many people use BSD, or how much money BSD companies are making, or if BSD is in all the weenie magazines. These are the users that care about quality, stability and usability. That's why they use BSD.
I'm not saying that BSD users wouldn't like to have more public mention, because it's always nice to be noticed. I'm just saying that we don't measure our success on how many times we get somethin published in a magazine or how many users it has.
People, if you're curious about BSD then give it a try. You might like it, or not. I for one was a Linux user and then moved on to BSD. I don't think I'll ever turn back.
I agree. It's pretty expensive, but luckily I found it at Borders for 30% off.:) So the book only ended up costing me about 45 bucks. Putting the cost aside, it's a pretty good book and they definately do know what they're talking about (the authors that is).
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Every once in a while the lock tab on a backup tape will get flipped (anyone who uses a Magstar 3570 know what I mean - Arrrrg!
Doh!!! I know is all too well, although our machine doesn't restrict itself. Are you talking about a savsys? W've always questioned if we can boot off a 3570 tape drive.
I just backup our data library and our source library on the 3570 but savsys go on the 8mm tape. And it takes sooooo long to backup that way. 3570's are quite fast. I'm sure there are faster now though.
Administration? I never knew there was administration to an AS/400. Ours just runs and runs and runs by magic. It doesn't have problems. It doesn't go down. It just works. Period.
Okay, seriously. The only work I ever have to do with the AS/400 is maybe kill users off the system when I need to backup. Or, move spool files from queue to queue when a printer gets really busy printing other stuff. AS/400's are built for business number crunching and business data warehousing. That's it, nothing more and nothing less.
There are no themes to play with on an AS/400. Well, I guess you can change the color of a green screen client access session, but that's about us much themeing as you get. Why? Because it's for working, not playing.
Most applications on the AS/400 are written in RPG which I bet most people would these days would not like to program in. I don't like it much either so I never bothered to learn it. But you can also use Java to access the data as well.
But RPG is so powerfull on an AS/400 that you really don't need anything else. You can create screens in RPG, business reports, and more. You can also use RGP to create CGI apps for web based applications. Maybe one day I should learn RPG.
The hardware support is like no other. Although, working with Twin Axial cabl is a pain in the ass. But, it gets the job done quite well. I have about Twin Ax 40 devices (give or take) on one AS/400. That's terminals and printers. Not counting the numerous RF scanners as well. Not sure how many of those we have. Maybe like 30 or more. I'm also not counting the network printers as well. There's like 5 of those.
We also have another warehouse which uses our AS/400 through a fractional T-1 private line. They have RF devices there too that use the AS/400.
It's a workhorse. Nothing more, nothing less. It might not be the fastest of them all. But who cares when you have stability and durability and all the great features of an AS/400.
Although, like I said before AS/400's are for business. So don't expect to see them in the scientific fields and stuff. I guess for every problem there's a tool. For business, it's the AS/400.
I guess it can be mind numbing because it isn't very glamorous or fun. It's user interface can be called ugly, but at least it's functional and fast.
It's probably less comparable to KDE or GNOME, but probably more comparable to say XFCE. KDE is a complete desktop with apps and a programming framework with GUI libraries and other stuff. XFCE seems to be more of a simple desktop which you are able to run apps. XFCE comes with it's own file manager, as does E17.
I've been waiting for E17 to become stable. From what I have read and from seeing parts of E17 in action it's more of the desktop that I'm looking for. I don't need all the bells and whistles of KDE or GNOME. What I want is a desktop shell that looks sweet, is easy to work with, doesn't get in the way, and has a killer method of graphically manipulating files (i.e. good file manager). I think E17 might fit the bill.
That's if it ever sees the light of day.
No kidding, it's like having to install Linux to boot FreeBSD. The idea of it is lame.
I'd like a completely native version of the JDK. Also, it would be nice to get the olders versions certified and stuff. Just to be complete, I guess.
That's what I'm saying!!!! They're run everywhere slogan is completely misleading! Java doesn't run everywhere, as it should.
I can understand it's not Sun's job to port it to every platform out there, but they could at least make it easier. Although, if they really do want Java to dominate then they should port it to every platform out there.
Once Java does run everywhere, then they can sell tools and software and not care where you run it and make money that way. Seems like the only people making money off Java these days is IBM, but they got the money and muscle to implement their own compilers and virtual machine.
Any way, I'd like to see Java on the BSD's one day soon.
specify the slot used? woah, I've never had to do that before with XFree86. What version are you bitching about?
You must be a newbie or something. I'm sorry. I'd say more, but what a waste of time. Although, I do hope they don't change the installer, because it's fast, simple, and easy for those of us with a clue.
You can't. PCtel HSP modems are basically winmodems which means they use proprietary softare to do the job of what real modems do. External modems are your best bet, but they're highly expensive.
I don't use VIM, just because nvi does exactly what I need it to do and I'm not a programmer. But, you can also do :g/people are/s//people who are/ :) I learned that fromthe Vi pocket refrence from O'reiley which I look at when I get stuck or forget something.
Hello? Did you not read his post? He said he works with Solaris running CDE and that CDE has the security issue. Where did he say anything about Linux? Now, I'm no Linux advocate but you should at least understand what's being talked about before you post.
Geee, this sounds so familiar. Do you cut and paste that shit everytime there is something positive about BSD? Next time, be fucking original! BSD is not dead. It's quite alive. Just because it's not the media buzzword, it doesn't mean that it's not doing well. I'm not going to say that BSD is bettter than any other OS, because those types of comments are as stupid as the bullshit you wrote. BSD has many strong features that make it appealing to advanced and seasoned Unix users. BSD users are the type that don't give a flying fuck about how many people use BSD, or how much money BSD companies are making, or if BSD is in all the weenie magazines. These are the users that care about quality, stability and usability. That's why they use BSD. I'm not saying that BSD users wouldn't like to have more public mention, because it's always nice to be noticed. I'm just saying that we don't measure our success on how many times we get somethin published in a magazine or how many users it has. People, if you're curious about BSD then give it a try. You might like it, or not. I for one was a Linux user and then moved on to BSD. I don't think I'll ever turn back.
I agree. It's pretty expensive, but luckily I found it at Borders for 30% off. :) So the book only ended up costing me about 45 bucks. Putting the cost aside, it's a pretty good book and they definately do know what they're talking about (the authors that is).