If all that is running on those old boxes is Linux for System z, then replace the MP3000s with a modern system, Intel/AMD or even pSeries, and then run Hercules/390 on that. Run z/Linux under the Hercules/390 emulator. I've done it. The only minus that I am aware of that the IP connectivity to the z/Linux is via an emulated CTC.
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 1:53 PM, Marcy Cortes <[email protected] > wrote: > OK, dumb question of the day. It's linux right? Why would you keep one > of those machines for Linux when you could go down to best buy and get > something with more horsepower? > Unless you lost the source code or something... > > Marcy > -----Original Message----- > From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > David Boyes > Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:54 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [LINUX-390] [ANNOUNCE] s390 31 bit kernel support removal > > > > > After the removal of the 31 bit kernel support it is not possible > > > > to run new Linux kernels on old 31 bit only machines. The only > > > > supported 31 bit only machines were the G6 and Multiprise 3000 > > > > introduced in 1999. However after nearly 15 years it seems > > > > reasonable to remove support for these old machines. > > Mark Post made a good point. I think you (IBM) should consider just > relinquishing responsibility for the 31-bit s390 kernel if you no longer > have/want to spend resources to maintain it. Removal is kinda overkill. > > There are a LOT of MP3000 H30s and H50s still out there doing useful > stuff, and many of those machines are the only remaining IBM system in the > customer. Throwing them (and that regular renewal revenue stream) over the > side with no options seems counterproductive. > > > -- Wasn't there something about a PASCAL programmer knowing the value of everything and the Wirth of nothing? Maranatha! <>< John McKown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on Linux on System z, visit http://wiki.linuxvm.org/
