Originally posted by: bassemir
If you are a member of partnerworld you can use the virtual loaner program (called VLP) to get access to your very own AIX (or Linux on Power) system. The VLP uses IBM virtualization technologies to provide you with a system with root access for beta testing, porting, or education. It is free, you get an isolated system with a VPN connection.
It might be an option you want to look into. Here is the place to start. It includes short videos with step by step instructions for scheduling blocks of time (up to 2 weeks). You can also save and restore your system in between sessions.
https://www-304.ibm.com/partnerworld/wps/pub/systems/vlp Rich