Short Take: Gcom releases new connectivity hardware
Gcom has released hardware that makes it easier to connect computers to old-style IBM servers. The hardware, a "gateway" that uses the Linux operating system internally, allows computers on a network to connect to IBM servers through a variety of protocols and over several network types. Prices begin at $4680, the company said.
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Gcom has released hardware that makes it easier to connect computers to old-style IBM servers. The hardware, a "gateway" that uses the Linux operating system internally, allows computers on a network to connect to IBM servers through a variety of protocols and over several network types. Prices begin at $4680, the company said.