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IBM AIX 4.3.3 through 7.1 now boot with graphical CDE in QEMU

Antoni Sawicki has released portable QEMU packages for IBM AIX 4.3.3 through 7.2, adding graphical CDE desktop support and CPU idle detection.

#Retro #qemu #ibmaix #unix #opensource
IBM AIX 4.3.3 through 7.1 now boot with graphical CDE in QEMU
Antoni Sawicki has released portable QEMU packages for IBM AIX 4.3.3 through 7.2, adding graphical CDE desktop support and CPU idle detection.
pantspantsrevolution.com
November 7, 2026 at 7:25 AM
securityonline.bsky.social
IBM AIX vulnerabilities include remote code execution flaws rated up to CVSS 9.9. Patch AIX 7.2, 7.3, and PowerVM VIOS 4.1 now.

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IBM AIX Vulnerabilities: Remote Code Execution Flaws Hit CVSS 9.9
TL;DR IBM patched a large batch of IBM AIX vulnerabilities on August 15, 2026. Many allow remote code execution, and the worst reach a CVSS score of 9.9. IBM has shipped fixes for AIX 7.2, AIX 7.3, and PowerVM VIOS 4.1. Why it matters AIX runs core workloads on IBM Power servers. Banks, telecoms, and large enterprises depend on it. A remote code execution flaw on such systems is a serious risk.
securityonline.info
August 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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My first UNIX workstation as an Assist Professor was a Sun UltraSPARC (1999). Had it on my desk next to my Windows box. I learned UNIX on an IBM RS6000 running AIX as a grad student in the mid-1990s. I had also used Sun for some classes. Much preferred SunOS. #retrocomputing #SunOS #IBMAIX
July 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Vos applis #COBOL sur #IBMAIX arrivent en fin de support ? Avec #GnuCOBOL & SuperBOL,

OCamlPro vous aide à migrer vers Linux :
- Moins de coûts
- Plus de sécurité
- Modernisation sans réécriture

Libérez vos applis de l’obsolescence !
September 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
insightsintothings.com
IBM urges immediate patching of critical AIX vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-56346, CVSS 10.0) that allow remote command execution.Affected versions: AIX 7.2 and 7.3.No workarounds available. #IBMAIX #CyberSecurity #PatchNow #InfoSec www.theregister.com/2025/03/19/i...
IBM urges quick patching of critical AIX bugs
: Big Blue's workstation workhorse patches hole in network installation manager that could let the bad guys in
www.theregister.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
cgibbo.bsky.social
Copy, Sync, Cloud: Using Rclone for AIX Backups. techchannel.com/ha-dr-and-ba... #AIX #IBMAIX
Copy, Sync, Cloud: Using Rclone for AIX Backups - TechChannel
Rclone is a command line program to synchronize files and directories to and from various cloud services. Here's how to use it for AIX.
techchannel.com
March 30, 2026 at 4:31 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
Secure AIX with Google Authenticator. www.admin-magazine.com/data/Archive... #IBMAIX #AIX
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January 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
PSA.

"Performing firmware updates and i/o updates from the HMC may appear hung for 30 minutes or more"

www.ibm.com/support/page...

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Performing firmware updates and i/o updates from the HMC may appear hung for 30 minutes or more
In some environments when performing the Update system firmware and Update i/o firmware operations once the repository is selected and then click continue to the next step after clicking "Search avail...
www.ibm.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
The IBM TechXchange 2025 event in Orlando is next month. Register here: lnkd.in/gpPvE-xP. I'm honored to be running some hands-on AIX labs and speaking at the event. Learn more about my labs and tech-talk: lnkd.in/gDWmXu5C

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September 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
Did you know that, starting with AIX 7.3 TL3, you can use nimadm to install AIX updates with minimal downtime?
Of course it's no replacement for AIX Live Update but it is a nice alternative.

New post: ibm.biz/BdeYHj

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August 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
Something to read before updating your NIM server from AIX 7.3 TL3 SP0 to AIX 7.3 TL3 SP1.

New blog post: AIX 7.3 TL3 SP1 and NIM "rcmd" errors

gibsonnet.net/blog/cgaix/h...

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After updating our NIM server from 7300-03-00-2446 to 7300-03-01-2520, and rebooting, we started encountering issues when running some NIM commands, from both the NIM server and clients.
gibsonnet.net
July 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
My latest article on Techchannel. A Guide to ClamAV Open-Source Anti-Malware for AIX. techchannel.com/security/cla... #AIX #IBMAIX
A Guide to ClamAV Open-Source Anti-Malware for AIX - TechChannel
Chris Gibson explains how to install, configure and use the signature-based software.
techchannel.com
May 31, 2025 at 6:11 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
NEW IBM Express Learning courses - 75% off!

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NEW IBM Express Learning courses - 75% off! | AIX
If anyone is interested in accelerating skills and competencies in AIX or IBMi, check out IBM Express Learning, the newest offering from IBM Training. It offers
community.ibm.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
IBM AIX: sshd Server Design Changes Starting OpenSSH 9.9p1

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IBM AIX: sshd Server Design Changes Starting OpenSSH 9.9p1
Starting OpenSSH 9.9p1 (VRMF 9.9.3015.1000), sshd daemon shows up in the process table as follows: sshd: /usr/sbin/sshd -D [listener] 0 of 10-100 startups This document explains the design changes st...
www.ibm.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
Using svmon to display available memory on IBM AIX.

A quick look at how to determine free memory on AIX.

developer.ibm.com/articles/usi...

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May 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
PSA!

"Now that OpenSSL 3.0 is available for AIX in AIX Web dowload, AIX Toolbox team will be building Toolbox packages against OpenSSL 3.0...AIX Toolbox users are recommended to update their OpenSSL (lpp fileset) to version 3.0"

community.ibm.com/community/us... #AIX #IBMAIX
AIX Toolbox packages to use OpenSSL 3.0 | AIX Open Source
Hello AIX Toolbox Users, Now that OpenSSL 3.0 is available for AIX 7.1 in AIX Web dowload, AIX Toolbox team will be building Toolbox packages against OpenSSL 3.
community.ibm.com
February 4, 2025 at 5:56 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
#AIX #IBMAIX live update
January 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
PSA - When you update to 7300-03-00-2446, a new user is automatically created name ragent. It relates to this new feature. community.ibm.com/community/us... #AIX #IBMAIX
January 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
cgibbo.bsky.social
Lot's of new and interesting blog posts from the IBM Power & AIX development teams. Check 'em out!
#AIX #IBMAIX www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
January 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
AIX Live Update from AIX 7.3 TL2 SP2 to AIX 7.3 TL3 SP0. #IBMAIX
December 16, 2024 at 2:17 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
Yep. AIX 7.3 TL3 installed OK. Time to test some of the new features! #AIX #IBMAIX
December 13, 2024 at 5:09 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
This is different..... www.ibm.com/support/page... #AIX #IBMAIX
December 13, 2024 at 2:43 AM
cgibbo.bsky.social
If I 'grep' for two specific entries in the /var/adm/ras/liveupdate/lvupdlog file, I can calculate the blackout time, after an AIX live update. The example here shows the blackout time was 16 seconds. Cool.
#AIX #IBMAIX
November 14, 2024 at 11:19 PM
cgibbo.bsky.social
I use the command alog -t mobte -o to view the blackout time after an AIX live update. Today I learnt that "mobte" stands for mobility time estimator.
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November 14, 2024 at 10:40 PM
cgibbo.bsky.social
New post: The mysterious case of the VIOS shared storage pool that would not start...........after a power outage!
ibm.biz/BdaeDT
#AIX #IBMAIX #VIOS #IBMVIOS #PowerVM #IBM #IBMPowerVM
October 28, 2024 at 3:36 AM