I am preparing to install Linux on VM for the first time and have a few questions.
I found the document "Building Linux/390 Under VM/ESA Using Minidisks and IUCV TCPIP" on the linuxvm.org site. It suggests ftp'ing directly to linux390.marist.edu instead of downloading to my pc from the web then ftp'ing from there to my vm account. However, the ftp connection was refused. Is ftp still available on linux390.marist.edu? I have started reading the IBM manual "Linux for S/390 Installation, Configuration, and Use". I have the 6th edition, dated May 2000. Is that the most current? Is there a better manual to read first? I don't want to start a religious argument, but can someone summarize for me the advantages and disadvantages, or just the differences, between the different distributions? If it matters, I have plenty of VM sysprog experience, a small amount of aix admin experience, my VM is VM/ESA 2.4.0 (for now), and my hardware is a Multiprise 3000 H50. Thanks! Nancy Reeves Technical Support, Wichita State University [EMAIL PROTECTED] 316-978-3860
