IBM LinuxONE

[GreyGeek]

http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/a...frame-software

With large numbers of its mainframe customers already running Linux, IBM today announced the next logical step in the evolution of the big business machines in the form a pair of Linux mainframes that only run the open source OS and the formation of an Open Mainframe Project under the auspices of the Linux Foundation.

Of course, Linux mainframes are nothing new. IBM has been deploying the combination for the past 15 years together with its zOS platform, and about half of its mainframe customers already run at least one instance of Linux on a mainframe. In contrast, the new LinuxONE offerings come installed with only a distribution of Linux that will be supported by IBM.

[NickStone]

Can you buy me one for Christmas?

[otisklt]

This is a good sign for legacy system options.

[GreyGeek]

Can you buy me one for Christmas?

Mere pocket change!

[GreyGeek]

https://www.youtube.com/user/IBMSystemZ?v=VWBNoIwGEjo

https://www.youtube.com/user/IBMSystemZ?v=VWBNoIwGEjo

[GreyGeek]

http://techcrunch.com/2015/08/16/ibm.../#.utgquo:loPs

The overall approach aims to widen the potential market for mainframes as IBM tries to find creative ways to increase sales. In its most recent quarterly earnings report last month, the company extended its sales slide to thirteen straight quarters, posting revenue decreases across all of its major business lines, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
In light of these numbers, IBM is looking for ways to increase those sales. Partnering with Canonical and encouraging use of open source tools on a mainframe gives the company a new way to attract customers to a small, but lucrative market.

With the the help of IBM's Hercules software you can set up your own desktop mainframe!
http://mainframed767.tumblr.com/post...nux-networking