James,
Thank you for the swift reply. First of all, let me just introduce myself. My name is Kevin Keith and I like in Houston, Texas. I am 14 years old at the moment (I will turn 15 at the end of the month). I have always had a huge interest in computers. I currently collect old computers. Primarily older Macintosh systems and other exotic UNIX stuff (SGI, Sun, NeXT, etc.) However, just recently I have become interested in old PC systems. I have acquired a PS/1 Expert, a PS/2 Model 30, and I am going to pick up the original IBM PC in a few days. I love these systems. For one thing parts are a LOT easier to find than the other systems (and cheaper!). I am also a big fan of OS/2. I don't have it installed on a real machine yet (I'm working on building a box for it), however I do run it in Microsoft Virtual PC. It is a very neat and powerful OS (especially at the time!). However there has always been one computer that has intrigued me: The IBM System/360. I have always been interested in that one machine. I have researched it to no end. I have even played with it in an emulator. However it just wasn't the same. So, then began my quest to track down a S/360. I was soon stopped in my tracks when I learned that there are very few (if any, save the few the Smithsonian has) in working order. So then I started researching it. I then found that the System/390 would be the best system for me. However upon even further research, I think that an early IBM eServer zSeries would be the best mainframe to get. I have always wanted to learn more about mainframes. I will admit however that I have very little money ($100) so buying one is not really and option. I had no idea mainframes were that expensive. Then a friend told me that he had gotten some RS/6000 workstations from IBM for next to nothing and that gave me hope. I have wanted to allow people to learn more about and access a mainframe. Please, if you have any of the first generation zSeries laying around, I am interested. Although I will take what I can get. Plus any RS/6000s, AS/4000s, Thinkpads (ones that are compatible with NeXTSTEP/OPENSTEP), or any PCs I would also be interested. I already know about the power requirements and am prepared to cope with that.
Thanks
Kevin