On May 12, 11:40 am, IM aniac wrote:
> Hello folks, i'm new to AIX but i've purchased a used Intellistation
> Power3. It came with no operating system.
> Now since i definitely want to get a real Unix running on it (and not
> Linux/BSD), i wonder what is the legal process to obtaining a license
> for AIX? The install CDs frequently appear on eBay for sale but i
> assume that's not giving me the license. I'm also aware that IBM is
> pricing these licenses differently depending on what hardware and what
> environment/use it is intended for.
>
> Does IBM have a Web-based ordering option for AIX or is this something
> where one has to "call and talk" to an IBM representative?

For POWER 4 processors and below the AIX licensing cost is bundled
with the hardware so you do not need to purchase anything to run AIX
besides the installation CDs. If you want hardware or software
support you will need call an IBM representative and order either the
8-5 support or 24x7.


FYI: AIX 6 will not run on POWER 3 hardware so I would recommend AIX
5.3.