IBM i in the cloud (was social media)

[Nathan Andelin <nandelin@xxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Aaron Bartell
> Not only that but I am also trying to convince groups within IBM to
> invest in getting "IBM i in the cloud" so geeks like me can run personal
> websites (or side businesses, or start a new business) easily on IBM i
> with low cost.

What would it take to put IBM i in the cloud?  Attach an accessory building to 
the side of your house?  Add electrical and phone wiring?  Add portable air 
conditioner?  Add a gas powered generator for backup?  Buy a 4-core model 170 
with battery backup?  Use Systems Director to create 30-40 partitions?  License 
a partition for $65 per month?

30 tenants at $65 per month would yield $23,400 per year.  Would that make the 
operation worthwhile?  DSL in my neighborhood offers 40Mbps download 20Mbps 
upload for about $100/month.

-Nathan