MPE site keeps playing its role with RPG
A list of HP 3000 programmers recently saw a classic request. The inquiry asks an infrequent question about a classic […]
Legacy targets keep offering opportunities
Where is the greatest potential for legacy growth? Rising numbers of users of OpenVMS or Solaris are unlikely to appear. […]
Ancient language becomes essential in pandemic
Managers of legacy systems have plenty of experience with COBOL. Newer-tech owners tend to hoot at the venerable business language. […]
Legacy managers report on sheltered work and lives
Legacy tech is safer than many enterprises from the COVID-19 crisis. In viral times, these seasoned assets and tools comfort […]
How to fit MPE into new paradigms
The world’s operating systems have moved on considerably since 2001. Once HP halted its futures for the 3000 in that […]
SSD disk failures demand firmware updates
HP Enterprise disk drives are facing a failure date of October 2020, unless administrators apply a crucial firmware patch. A […]
Legacy server work qualifies as essential
The worldwide health crisis is making legacy computing an essential operation. Companies using legacy server environments already know this. Now […]
Dimming of databases precedes one 3000 shutdown
A major manufacturer of connectivity products and sensors for harsh environments is working through gradual departure from MPE computing. Inside […]
Legacy computing can protect from uncertain futures
The world has changed forever as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19. Businesses and services are revamping their plans […]
Spare parts from retired systems prop up 3000s
Relying on HP’s hardware for MPE/iX means having a good source for parts. Some 3000 parts tend to wear out […]