The year 2027 limit with your HP3000
When the HP architects designed the HP3000, computer memory was bulky and expensive, measured in units of 16-bit and 32-bit words. That was way before anyone could imagine the 64-bit words that you enjoy with your mobile phone today.
The original size of the HP3000 Calendar, given those early computer memory limitations, will reach its limit on December 31, 2027.
Beyond 2027 with your HP3000
Fortunately, you can extend the time horizon of your HP3000 Calendar.
Adager is already fully prepared for the future
We have ensured that our software will continue to adapt, manage, protect, and optimize your HP3000 TurboIMAGE and IMAGE/SQL databases beyond 2027, provided you extend your HP3000 Calendar.
Adager runs on the Charon HPA/3000 emulator from Stromasys.
HP3000 Calendar Extenders
There are (at least) two highly capable organizations with the expertise to extend your HP3000 Calendar beyond 2027. You can click on these links to reach out to them:
Mike Hornsby (formerly at HP) is one of the co-founders of Beechglen. He wrote a paper where he refers to Adager as the best method to repack an IMAGE dataset (scan courtesy of Keven Miller at 3kranger.com). Doug Werth and his team carry the Beechglen torch now.
Developed by Paul Taffel. Enjoy Paul's classic VeSoft paper on HP-UX specific security concerns. We have hosted articles by Eugene Volokh and his Merry Team at Adager for decades.
Adager runs in 2037 with JUMP/3000.
HP3000 Consultants
HP3000 experts can help you verify that your other applications will continue to run as smoothly as Adager when you implement your preferred HP3000 Calendar Extender.
Adager and Lawinger Consulting have worked with HP3000 users at Fortune 500 Companies for many years and we highly recommend them. They can help you with your transition from 2027 to 2028 and beyond.
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