From: "Rich Gauszka" 

Well you have security through obsolescence.

In the cases I've seen it's usually been the custom software ( hey we lost
the source code )  that has dictated whether one upgrades or not as usually
the new equipment/maintenance fees are less than running on the old
hardware.

There are companies that specialize in used equipment.

http://www.abacusllc.com/products/servers-ibm-iseries.asp


"Frank Haber"  wrote in message
news:43f9e05c$1{at}w3....
> I'm curious whether at this point it's possible to continue running a
> really ancient AS400 or RS-whatevertheywere without service contracts or
> fees to IBM?
>
> Assuming you're not updating your apps or expanding....
>
> Can you exist with just a closet full of spare parts, a close reading of
> Processor magazine, and a peer support group somewhere for patches and
> hints?

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