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First of all we need something more descriptive than "AS400e" before we can bless V5R3. Something that matches the chart shown on: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssm1platformibmi 9401-150 for example. Often this is in small print on the front of the box by the serial number. Not that it is legal, and I discourage this practice, but you could try scratching your disks every 70 days and reinstalling. I thought at one time IBM had a hook in there to catch people doing this but I've been told I was misinformed. See this reference http://public.dhe.ibm.com/systems/power/docs/systemi/v5r3/en_US/sc415120.pdf iSeries Install, upgrade, or delete i5/OS and related software Version 5 Release 3 Available at: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_53/pdf/ibmi53pdf.htm Me, personally, I would find this frustrating at best! First of all, I hate obsolete versions of the OS and I thrive on the newest. Second of all, that hardware is a dog and much of the stuff you would learn "hardware wise" isn't really transferable. For example, hooking up a token ring card, or a modem connection into IBM, or an IXS card are skills that are minimal compared to something more useful, like flint knapping. Third, power consumption by older models would tax the wiring on my old house. And my electric bill is already a kick in the knickers. I really think one would be better off by using a timeshare service or some such thing. Sort of like this: http://www.idevcloud.com/ Rob Berendt
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