fink@nucthy.physics.orst.edu (Paul fink) (06/27/89)
IBM's decision to use Unix as a universal operating system on the full range
of its products, from PS/2's to 3090's, will have a far reach effect on the
Unix world.
Like it or not many of us will be, or are, using AIX. Although some object
to the particulars of AIX, some people object to anything, the ability to
use a single UNIX on machines ranging from PC's to supercomputers is what
many of us have wanted for some time.
There are many issues concerning the use of AIX that users need to
discussion with other users. There has been some resistance to in depth
discussion of AIX in some news groups such as comp.sys.ibm.pc.rt and
comp.unix.i386 and there is no group for AIX 370. Certainly the Usenet
should acknowledge IBM decision with the creation of a new group.
The name follows that of comp.unix.cray, comp.unix.aux and comp.unix.i386. I
feel the group should be unmoderated. It may have low volume to start but I
am sure it will grow with AIX use.
(Please confine your discussion to if there should or should not be a group.
DO NOT USE THIS AS A CHILDISH OPPORTUNITY TO BASH IBM. I know that it is fun
to do but please do it under a different topic heading.)
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