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mainframe EBCDIC FAT (Announce)

posted by glennmcc  , North Jackson, Ohio (USA), 24.07.2024, 04:00

> > > So is it possible to port msdos to an IBM mainframe?
> > >
> >
> > Might be possible.
> >
> > Step 1) find and purchase an IBM mainframe machine that's still in
> working
> > condition.
>
> This suggests that it is difficult to find new mainframes.
>
> Are you aware that they are still sold new?

Yes, I know IBM still makes them today.

>
> They're expensive though. But that has always been the case.

Yes, _very_ expensive.

"How expensive is an IBM mainframe?
$250,000 to $4 million
Instant recovery, encryption capabilities and cloud native developments
certainly do come with a significant price tag. Each mainframe is custom built
and costs anywhere from $250,000 to $4 million. IBM hopes to see a return in
revenue in fiscal year 2020.
Sep 12, 2019

So, we 'hobbyists' could never afford a new one but would need to settle
for a used one in working condition

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Complete thread:

• mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 23.07.2024, 16:01
  • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - mbbrutman, 23.07.2024, 18:12
  • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - glennmcc, 23.07.2024, 18:29
    • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 24.07.2024, 01:22
      • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - glennmcc, 24.07.2024, 04:00
        • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 24.07.2024, 07:51
          • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - glennmcc, 26.07.2024, 19:27
            • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 29.07.2024, 04:51
  • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - rmcconne, 23.07.2024, 21:49
    • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 24.07.2024, 01:36
  • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 16.01.2025, 11:11
    • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 22.01.2025, 07:29
      • mainframe EBCDIC FAT - kerravon, 07.09.2025, 13:24