Best version of AIX for my RS6000

From: Colin Eby <ceby2_at_csc.com>
Date: Thu Oct 31 07:38:00 2002

Brian --
> did you upgrade from 4.3.3 to 5L on the 591? i've currently got 4.3.3
> on my 591 and was wondering if it was worth upgrading to 5L or not.

Yes and no. I started with 4.3.3, but when I upgraded, I did a build from
scratch. For most uses the upgrade isn't that worthwhile. The GUI tools run
even slower than they do in 4.3.3. And there's no great differentiation in
software compatibility. The real bonus is linux compatibility libraries. I
don't compile much on the AIX machines, so I'm less concerned. Mine get
used as administrative workstations...and...er... and as a mainframe. The
591 has the P390 card. It's my sandbox for OS390, something I don't know a
lot about but have a consuming curiousity for. The real reason I keep them
current is to keep me current.

-Colin
Received on Thu Oct 31 2002 - 07:38:00 GMT