Ignoring the problem of top-end AS/400 users already running out of steam – seems such users are prepared to install a second machine to alleviate their problems – IBM yesterday copped out on the reluctant System/36 base by coming out – in Europe only with three 5363 36s designated AS/Entry machines with more disk but no new software, and replaced the AS/400 Models B30 and B40 with B35 and B45 machines. New software includes the long-awaited C/400 compiler and TCP/IP support, there is a new 3490 tape drive for the AS/400 – which now also supports the 3480 – and new screens. In other news, the company announced that the Fast Write feature for the 3990 disk controller would be out in December, and Dual Copy in the first quarter of next year.
