> -----Original Message----- > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Smrcina > Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:22 AM > To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU > Subject: Re: Question about z/VM... > > > Linux, yes, Windows no. > > Linux for System z is the same Linux that you would see on > Intel, except > that the architecture is for mainframes.
Uh, if the "Linux software" is a closed source application and the vendor does not supply a System z port, then the software will not run on Linux on z. Just being a pain-in-the-buttocks (me). > > The System z is best suited for Linux on System z, due to > it's improved > support for new architecture features and exceptional performance. > Huh? What else, other than Hercules, allows Linux for System z to run on a non-z machine??? -- 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.
