Whether Linux is truly cost-free depends a lot on how you look at things. If you consider disk space and processor time to be free, and also support staff and programmer time as free, then yes, Linux is free (as in beer). You can download Centos Slackware and Debian without charge, and use the Linux-390 list for support. Whether this is a smart thing to do for production is another question, and is something only your management can answer.
Over the years I have come to appreciate that the true 'free' in Linux is the 'free as in free speech' aspect. The lack of cost is just a bonus. Peter -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward M. Martin Sent: January 24, 2007 08:53 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Question on LINUX Hello Everyone, I am just being to review LINUX on z/VM. I have played with it on a PC, took an IBM install class way back when. The question I have been asked "is Linux for z/VM truly free?". Or are there costs that HAVE to be incurred? Salesmen never true answers. Ed Martin Aultman Health Foundation 330-588-4723 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ext. 40441 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot by guaranteed on the Internet. The Sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on basis of the information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is the property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner.
