> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of O'Brien, David W. > (NIH/CIT) [C] > Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:58 AM > To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU > Subject: T3 Liberty Mainframe > > > Has anyone heard of the T3 Liberty Mainframe? It claims to be > a plug compatible mainframe which will run Zos, VM, VSE etc > at half the cost of the Z9 series. Seems to be aimed at the > lower end of the market. > > Are there any issues with IBM support? > > Just wondering as one of our managers just brought it to our > attention. > > Regards, > Dave O'Brien
IIRC, it is the subject of the IBM vs. PSI lawsuit. Yes, there are "issues" with IBM support. It is an emulated System z on an Itanium box. This is what appears to have caused all the "problems" with the FlexES system getting a new patent license. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
