NO. Windows runs only on Intel architecture. zSeries is nothing like Intel. That is, the hardware instructions are different. __Some__ Windows applications can run on Linux/Intel using software such as WINE, Crossover Office, or WIN4Lin. These applications have a special "loader" which loads the Windows .exe file into memory. They then supply software so that what would go to a Windows DLL function instead goes to their code. Their code then does the "equivalent" processing under Linux. But it is still running x86 hardware instructions.
Having said that, there is a x86 emulator called Bochs which can run on a zSeries. From what I understand somebody actually did this. It ended up with something that "ran" like a 10Mhz Intel CPU. I.e. it was slower than molasses in winter and ran the zSeries CPU up to 100% doing it. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.
