I administered an AS/400 at my previous job, and they're tanks. They may not be pretty, but they're as solid as you could every want them to be. We're putting in a new GUI based ERP system right now, it's based on Oracle, and it's a PIECE of CRAP. It's not really oracle's fault, it's the lame ass programmers that are writing the thing. Anyways, I guess my point with that last statement is that text based applications still have a huge place in today's world. I know some of the biggest complaints is that order entry will not be nearly as quick because of the GUI. YAY TEXT! -Aaron ----------------------- Aaron Dokey - MIS Reid Tool Supply 2265 Black Creek Rd. Muskegon, MI 49444 (231) 777-3951 (231) 767-3772 (Direct) ----------------------- -----Original Message----- From: Costanzo, Ray [mailto:rcostanzo@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 3:34 PM To: 'windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [windows2000] Re: Sus and apache? You know, none of this matter. Apache, IIS, Windows 2000, Unix, whatever. Do you know how often we reboot our AS/400? Never. Well, except for when the giant UPS catches on fire... But, while I know next to nothing about AS/400's, I do at least know that it puts all of our other systems to shame. That damn machine is getting pounded in so many different ways every single second of the day, and I have NEVER seen it fail once. It's unreal. I think the only time I see the thing actually powered off is when we're wheeling in a new one every two years. I wish I were a lot older and grew up learning all the AS/400 stuff, so I could do more than just stand there and look at it in admiration while feeling intimidated. Ray at work ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm