Well, we just had a techy from our local IBM reseller in here yesterday, and he said they could sell us a FLEX based system that would run z/VM 5.2. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a flock of pigs flying past until they put that one on paper, though.
Peter -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of McKown, John Sent: September 18, 2006 17:23 To: LINUX-390@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: Getting to 64-bit systems *legitimately*... > -----Original Message----- > From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of David Boyes > Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 3:48 PM > To: LINUX-390@VM.MARIST.EDU > Subject: Getting to 64-bit systems *legitimately*... > > > > FWIW, VSE/ESA 2.7 will be withdrawn from service on 02/28/2007. The > > current z/VSE 3.1 is still 31-bit also, though. z/VSE 4.1 > will be the > > first 64-bit version, no availability date on that yet. > > Given this, I'd like to pose again the question of why IBM > has not approved the 64-bit version of FlexES for public > sale. Yes, you can sell me a z9 with a sub-100 MIPS capacity. > You *can't* sell me one that comes self-contained with disk > at a price-point that is affordable for small shops, nor can > you sell me one that doesn't take up my entire available > machine room space. > > Could someone please find out what the hold-up is? We've been > told one rumor is that IBM thinks nobody wants it -- I'd like > to shout "call!" on that assertion. > > > David Boyes > Sine Nomine Associates The "no one wants it" translates to "no one in z9BC marketting wants it because it might undercut sales." Cynical? Really? Me? Nooo. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot by guaranteed on the Internet. The Sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail, or for the consequences of any actions taken on basis of the information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is the property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
