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. > > -- > John McKown > Senior Technical Specialist > UICI Insurance Center > Applications & Solutions Team > +1.817.255.3225