I agree with you wholeheartedly. I think a "machine" that runs z/OS software, uses emulation on x86 machines for cost savings, and intended for developers and such is a wonderful idea.
It never felt right for me to think of running z/OS software and "production business applications" on an x86 box instead of on IBM hardware. I would love to see IBM create their own Hercules-like emulator and make it available to PWM members for PWM purposes: education, development, etc. I've really no problem with Funsoft, just their exclusive deal in this matter with PWM members. 30+ large can be a lot of lettuce. (-: Lindy -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kirk Wolf Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Patents, Copyrights, Profits, Flex and Hercules My $0.02: 2) PWD should license z Series operating systems to members at no cost with the current restrictions, but allow them to be executed on any machine or emulator up to a certain MSU rating. The program should be extended to allow Universities and students access to the program. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
