got myself a genuine AIX box!

[ChristTrekker]

An upgraded Apple Network Server 500. Can't wait to see what software I can build on AIX 4.1.4.

[pentium]

Dang. Where did you get hold of one of those little gems?

[porter]

Can't wait to see what software I can build on AIX 4.1.4.

Getting gcc going would be a start.

[SAQ]

Make sure you have install media or a bootable disk backup - the ANSes used a custom version of AIX 4.1.x and the IBM disks don't have the right drivers.

[Sol]

Nice. Any details on the hardware? Do you have anything to hook to it with Appletalk, etc.?

[josehill]

Some useful stuff at http://www.shiner.info/

[ChristTrekker]

Dang. Where did you get hold of one of those little gems?

A local guy, actually! Most anything interesting in concentrated on the coasts (along with all the people) so it is quite a find to get something like this in the Midwest. He said a client bought it for his company back in the day, then the client went under and didn't want it back, and years later his company didn't want it either and let him take it. He didn't have time to tinker, so now it's mine.

Make sure you have install media or a bootable disk backup - the ANSes used a custom version of AIX 4.1.x and the IBM disks don't have the right drivers.

Includes 3 original boxes of stuff, including the OS disk.

Nice. Any details on the hardware? Do you have anything to hook to it with Appletalk, etc.?

A little bit at 68kMLA.

Some useful stuff at http://www.shiner.info/

I knew about that site, but never thought I'd be making use of it myself.

[Gray Fox]

A local guy, actually! Most anything interesting in concentrated on the coasts (along with all the people) so it is quite a find to get something like this in the Midwest.

It is. Only time I can find any non pc or mac hardware is outside of Nebraska. But I got a Sun and a SGI Indy off a trade from a computer store. But the systems where not complete.

[ChristTrekker]

It is. Only time I can find any non pc or mac hardware is outside of Nebraska. But I got a Sun and a SGI Indy off a trade from a computer store. But the systems where not complete.

It pays to be part of a user group. I got my (free) SGI from a guy in my MN group, and my (free) Sun from a guy in my NE group. You just have to be quick to speak up when offered, and hope they'll hold them long enough for you to make the trip to wherever they are.

[Gray Fox]

It is. Only time I can find any non pc or mac hardware is outside of Nebraska. But I got a Sun and a SGI Indy off a trade from a computer store. But the systems where not complete.

It pays to be part of a user group. I got my (free) SGI from a guy in my MN group, and my (free) Sun from a guy in my NE group. You just have to be quick to speak up when offered, and hope they'll hold them long enough for you to make the trip to wherever they are.

Thanks the thin. Im in no usergroups. Besides Nekochan. Got some I can join?

[pentium]

You have a really, really nice ANS system.

I shotgun first dibs when you sell it.

[hamei]

Most anything interesting in concentrated on the coasts (along with all the people) so it is quite a find to get something like this in the Midwest.

hey guys ? quitcher bitchin' ! You could be living in a true Cultural Wasteland !

[recondas]

Dang. Where did you get hold of one of those little gems?

If it's still there, someone in Detroit has an Apple Network Server listed on Craig's List <along with a VAX, a DEC box and a list of SGI/Sun stuff>. Sounds like they'd be pretty reasonably priced:

No reasonable offer rejected. By reasonable, I am just looking for enough to justify my helping you haul it from my basement. All are functional, some are complete with OS.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/sys/679588891.html

[pentium]

Dang. Where did you get hold of one of those little gems?

If it's still there, someone in Detroit has an Apple Network Server listed on Craig's List <along with a VAX, a DEC box and a list of SGI/Sun stuff>. Sounds like they'd be pretty reasonably priced:

No reasonable offer rejected. By reasonable, I am just looking for enough to justify my helping you haul it from my basement. All are functional, some are complete with OS.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/sys/679588891.html

Bah!
Always too far away.

[khalidschofield]

I've an RS/6000 desktop server too which I'd part with.