I want software to run on a dedicated machine to replace the costly 3174
(and associated co-ax dumb terminal) completely.  I assume I would also
need some sort of PCI ESCON card as well.  If such a thing exists. :)

- Jason Herne

On Wed, 2003-01-08 at 11:50, McKown, John wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 5:11 AM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: 3270 emulation packages
> >
> >
> > I appologize for my misunderstanding.  What I am looking for is a
> > software emulation package to replace a 3270 controller unit (i.e. a
> > 3174).
> >
> >  - Jason Herne
>
> Now I'm confused. Do you want a program which will run on Linux/390 which
> communicates to a real 3270 terminal without a 3174? 3270s are attached to a
> 3174 via coax (normally). There is no way to coax attach directly to an IBM
> mainframe.
> At one time, I think that BlackBox had a device which would connect a real
> 3270 terminal to an ASCII host. Basically it made a 3270 terminal look like
> a VT-100. But I don't see such a thing on their web site anymore.
>
> Just to be sure that I understand. You want to attach a real 3270 "green
> screen" to your Linux/390 system, but without a 3174 control unit (or
> equivalent)? If that is correct, I think this is impossible.
>
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> John McKown
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