Hello Rich,
thanks for the info. I know we would go with a maintenance
contract
after we did a "Prove of Concept".
That is what I am working on. Along with some data encryption
and security functions.
Hey I am keeping people busy.
Ed Martin
Aultman Health Foundation
330-588-4723
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
ext. 40441
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rich Smrcina [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 9:18 AM
> To: Edward M. Martin
> Subject: [Fwd: Question on LINUX]
>
> Ed,
>
> Yes, there CAN be no cost associated with Linux. The reason that I
say
> CAN is that they are alot of intangibles, your time, computer time,
> Linux admin time, etc. SUSE and Redhat can be used for free (I would
> suggest SUSE). So are there no costs, no. Can you get Linux itself
for
> free and run it, yes. Do you have to pay for Linux, no, but unless
you
> pay the minimum maintenance for it, you will get no updates or
security
> fixes.
>
> We can provide SLES and the maintenance (which is about 14K/yr for
> unlimited images). Of course, we can also help you wade the muddy
> waters if you are interested in engaging outside assistance... :)
>
> If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Question on LINUX
> Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:52:42 -0500
> From: Edward M. Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: The IBM z/VM Operating System <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU>
> To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
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