AIX Pedigree

[Dennis P. Moynihan]

>From: "John R. Brinkema" <brinkema at fjcnet.gov>
>Subject: AIX pedigree (and unique features)
>Date: 26 Sep 89 17:58:29 GMT
>Followup-To: comp.unix.questions
>Keywords: AIX, pedigree, features
>To:       info-unix at sem.brl.mil


>Could someone please tell me the pedigree of AIX (from 4.x, System III, etc)
>and list some of the major features that are 1) unique to AIX and 2) different
>from its parent(s) {ie. interesting to someone who is porting to/from AIX.
>                  tia.  jb.

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There is a glossy publication entitled, simply, "AIX".  It doesn't have the
usual IBM manual number but the back cover says additional copies are
available by calling 1-800-722-4880 (or by fax to (407) 265-0344).
While this pub. is of course heavy on the marketing hype, it does go into
a pretty good overview of AIX features, the positioning of the entire
product line, and the history (which was kinda neat because it freely
mentioned a lot of IBM competitors).

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Dennis Moynihan    (DMOYNIHA at WAYNEST1.BITNET)
Computing and Information Technology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI