On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 20:13 -0600, Rich Smrcina wrote: > On 01/15/2010 08:01 PM, Dave Jones wrote: > > Interesting article in "The Economist" about the return of the > > mainframe..... > > > > The return of the mainframe Back in fashion > > > > http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15276714 > > > > > > (watch for line wrap....) > > Did the mainframe leave? >
In terms of "mind share", then yes, it did leave. Many "pundits" said it was moribund and obsolete. Now, what with "consolidation fever", the z is showing that visualization on it is superior to Intel. It still has a problem with initial entry cost vs. Intel. And let's not even talk about z/OS vs. Linux. -- John McKown Maranatha! <><
