I agree with the C suggestion.
GCC is for Linux at https://gcc.gnu.org/
GCC is for MVS 3.8 - z/OS 2.2 is at http://gccmvs.sourceforge.net/
includes Hercules, MVS 3.8, GCC.


On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Steve Beaver <[email protected]> wrote:
> First of all I am first and foremost an zOS Systems programmer that only
> writes in HLASM and REXX as needed.
>
> My goal is to learn Linux and then develop in Linux and then as needed port
> it to zSeries box.  That being said,
>
> -       I am going to build a 64 Bit a box with 16 gig of memory and 8 Tb of
> Storage and a DVD/RW.  That is the easy
>         Part.
>
> Does anyone have any input on which version of Linux to purchase?  I Know
> SUSE has an enterprise 64 bit product?
>
> That is the sum and total of my knowledge of Linux.
>
> = = = = = = = = = =
>
> Can anyone suggest an Editor besides VI, and which language to develop in on
> a Linux Platform?
>
> Thank you in advance
>
>
>
>
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