Speaking of rumors, I got a "z/VM Web Site Changes" message from IBM that said:
Hello, This file on our web site changed very recently: http://www.vm.ibm.com/education/lvc/index.html To unenroll for these notifications, visit: https://www.vm.ibm.com/notify/ Thanks, Your IBM z/VM Team I went to that site, and found a reference to "z 10", so maybe that is th e name of the new System z: Upcoming Live Virtual Classes for z/VM, z/VSE, and Linux on System z We hope to provide a few more LVCs in the year 2008 on some often- requested z/VM and Linux on System z topics. March 03, 2008: David A's, the Green Architect's, top z 10 Lists Registration link Speaker: David F. Anderson, PE Green Consultant, IBM Charts are included as part of using Centra for LVC. Presentation charts: (forthcoming) Abstract: What makes System z so special in 10 dimensions? Characteristics of the newest large systems include: Green design; faster engines; new advanced function; flexible capacity; improved RAS; support for new security standards; expanding ability to run more diverse workloads; upgradeability; virtualization and an energy efficient design. Understand how mainframes are changing the way data centers can operate i n a greener; more sustainable way. As IT executives strategize on building an optimized sustainable data center; System z is a key technology in IBM's green arsenal of products and services. Target audience: System z customers, Linux, z/VM, z/VSE customers, IBM System z Technical Sales, an d System z, Business Partners. There is no charge to participate in this technical education session.
