> -----Original Message----- > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System > [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Walter > Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 10:55 AM > To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU > Subject: Re: z/VM 6.1 G.A. targeted for this Friday, Oct 23 > > I don't have any IBM inside information, but I suspect that > there may be a > few reasons, including: > > 1- It's an Architectural Level Set, requiring a z10. A big deal. A > version number increment may help make that more obvious (to > those with > IBM history). > 2- It's the base for the z/VM Single System Image statement > of direction. > A bigger deal. Single System Image is going to be a MAJOR > change to z/VM. > 3- Because they can. :-) > > Mike Walter > Hewitt Associates > The opinions expressed herein are mine alone, not my employer's.
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