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Any idea what it's like from a physical perspective to keep a mainframe like that running? Is there a point at which parts need to be custom made to replace any

by skrbjc 4y ago

Any idea what it's like from a physical perspective to keep a mainframe like that running? Is there a point at which parts need to be custom made to replace anything that breaks or do they generally keep running with minimal physical issues? Kinda makes me think about those old industrial engines that have been running continuously for 80-100 years.

PeterisP 4y ago
You can buy new, fresh, 100% compatible mainframe hardware from the same companies where you bought them 30 years ago, that's not an issue. They're not cheap but they never were anyway.