Re: Mainframe Linux Mythbusting (Was: Using Java in batch on z/OS ?)

2006-06-06 Thread Nix, Robert P.
We did a POC using zVM 4.4 and both RedHat and SuSE images, and ran that way on one IFL for close to a year (things move slowly here). We had just retired zVM and OfficeVision shortly after this started, so we had two zVM people with fairly extensive experience. We currently have two LPARs in

Re: REXX Problem

2006-01-23 Thread Nix, Robert P.
-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Scott Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 3:03 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: REXX Problem A usage note on using address (env) on every call is that on return the address environment

Re: Two silly questions about USS or OMVS on Z/OS

2006-01-18 Thread Nix, Robert P.
That might be true on your system, but on mine, the vertical bar works just fine. For a simple test, I tried ls ! more, and got FSUM6785 File or directory ! is not found If you use !, I think that it's local to your box. -- Robert P. Nix Mayo Foundation RO-OC-1-13 200

Re: z/VM for LINUX

2005-11-14 Thread Nix, Robert P.
I'll second the suggestion of getting to the linux-390 list. Also check www.linuxvm.org We run zLinux under zVM here on two z990 systems, in 2 IFLs on each system. We are just getting started, but have about 20 zLinux guests running currently, with many more to come. We also run three

Re: TN3270 Emulator

2005-10-17 Thread Nix, Robert P.
Actually, the cheapest would be x3270, which is free. I use it on Linux and Mac, and the only complaint I have is the lack of useful mouse support. -- Robert P. Nix Mayo Foundation RO-CE-8-857 200 First Street SW 507-284-0844Rochester, MN 55905 - In

Re: TN3270 Emulator

2005-10-17 Thread Nix, Robert P.
. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 2:44 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: TN3270 Emulator In a recent note, Nix, Robert P. said: Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:47:13 -0500

Re: You might be a mainframer if... :-) V3.8

2005-08-10 Thread Nix, Robert P.
I can't remember the exact machine now, but we had just replaced a 3081 with a new, single frame box, so the computer room was empty, with the single frame standing in the center (kind of like the IBM server ad). The building's power failed, and I went into the computer room to await power and