On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Bob Shannon <bshan...@rocketsoftware.com> wrote: >> I am using a z/OS 2.1 system to try to port BASH 4.2 > > Well, you could take the easy route and download a ported version from > http://www.rocketsoftware.com/rocket-ported-tools-zos > > BASH doesn't (yet) appear on the main page but does appear on the download > page. > > You have to fill out an electronic form to register. There is no charge > unless you want to buy a subscription. Once you submit the form you will > receive an email that directs you back to the ported tools page and then you > can download. > > When you submit the form you will receive an acknowledgement that says "Thank > you for your interest in Rocket Software. A representative will contact you > shortly". I have been assured this will be a "no pressure" contact. > > For those wondering "what's the catch?" there is none. We'd like for people > to buy subscriptions, but it's not required. We will do some support, mainly > on installation issues, all done through the e-mail address. Buying support > gets you portal access. > > Bob Shannon > Rocket Software
Thanks for the pointer. I'm kind of curious to do it myself. I just had my first successful compile. And my first indefinite loop, which is what I am trying to look into right now. It would be interesting to see how you did it. Bash being GPL'd means that the source _must_ be available to users somehow. -- There is nothing more pleasant than traveling and meeting new people! Genghis Khan Maranatha! <>< John McKown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
