Bill, you can run Linux on the mainframe, either in an LPAR stand alone (not really recommended) or you can run it under VM. VM can run Linux in a regular CP or in an IFL.
Windows cannot run natively in an LPAR or under VM like Linux can. Some Windows apps can run under linux under VM, by using WINE or BOCHS(?) to name a couple. But that is REALLY not recommended. Response time will be less than stellar. Some folks on this list have done it. But other than bragging rights, from what I understand, it runs slow. There has been the hint of a rumor of someone working on a native implementation of Windows under VM. I am, respectfully, skeptical. Steve G. ________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Perry, Bill Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:19 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Question about z/VM... The following link makes it sound like you can run Linux and MS Windows virtual servers on z/VM 5.3. Is this the case? We are looking for a Main Frame / Enterprise Server that will run x86 based OSs like Linux and MS Windows. Regards, Bill William Perry San Joaquin County Information Systems Division 24 S. Hunter Street, Room 5 Stockton, CA 95202 209-468-9737 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
