Questions about upgrading to unix.

[Steve Back]

A while ago I decided to upgrade from MS-DOS to unix. (Do I really need
to explain why?) But after several months of going though the mags and
getting some info through the mail, it's time to call for help.

    Base system (what I have now)
       PS2 Model 80-44
       40 Meg. Drive.
       1000K
       VGA with color mon.
       HP LJ2

    Looking for

      4000K || >
      100 || > Hard Drive storage (plan to run X)
      Tape backup (nice if its compatible with Sun's SCSI cartridge)
      Unix os.  (or close look/work alike)

Problems I know about. 
  Memory is a real **** to get, especialy 32 bit memory.
  The 80-44 has an odd hard drive controller that makes most
  3rd parts drives incompatible. (this is in addition to the MCA problems)
   
Being that I waited this long I'm am tempted to wait for AIX, especily
since it looks like its going to have display postscript and a
NeXT computer like interface. (I'm spoiled by SunTools and X)

Since I already have the investment in the Model 80 I'd like to make
the upgrade as easy as possible. Lets say < $3000 total (I'm dreaming
I'll probably end up spending that, for the memory alone)

Any pointers, favorite manufactures suggestions?

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