May as well ask what would someone want to use RedHat Linux Enterprise Edition or Windows Server 2003. The average person probably wouldn't use any of them since all they're really interested in is a single user session. Those who are interested in the inner workings of multi-user, network capable server operating systems would be in heaven!--- On Tue 12/05, McKown, John < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: McKown, John [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 14:30:23 -0600Subject: Re: IBM sues maker of Intel-based Mainframe clones> -----Original Message-----> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ted MacNEIL> Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 2:23 PM> To: [email protected]> Subject: Re: IBM sues maker of Intel-based Mainframe clones> > > >"Win their hearts and their minds and bodies will> follow."> > IBM has/will never learn.> > If I had a PC-based z/OS, I would never touch windows, again.> > Of course, it would have to have a browser (and solitare). (8-{]}> > When in doubt.> PANIC!! Just out of curiosity, of what use would an inexpensive "desktop" z/OSbe for the average person? If you want reliability, then use a Linuxdistro. Now, if it could be used for program development, ...?--John McKownSenior Systems ProgrammerHealthMarketsKeeping the Promise of Affordable CoverageAdministrative Services GroupInformation TechnologyThis message (including any attachments) contains confidentialinformation intended for a specific individual and purpose, and itscontent is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, youshould delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure,copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any actionbased on it, is strictly prohibited. ----------------------------------------------------------------------For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions,send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFOSearch the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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