> -----Original Message----- > From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of David Boyes > Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:02 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Ordering HLASM for Linux on zSeries > > > > > I wasn't aware of the possibility of running zLinux on a GCP; > > Was developed that way...8-) IFLs are the deviant case -- no technical > reason for them, just marketing. 8-) > > > but in that case, don't you probably already have the > > "standard" HLASM? > > Not unless IBM has decided to give it away and not told anyone. > > Biggest advantage to HLASM on zLinux is the *ability* to license it on > IFLs. Assembles/compiles eat CPU like crazy. IFLs are cheaper than std > engines, so you burn the IFL cycles on the CPU-intensive > bits, and test > on GCPs. HLASM on zLinux also lets you employ Eclipse and other nice > development tools to mainframe development. > > It's just a licensing trick. The code runs fine on either GCP or IFL. > > -- db
HEY! I got a blinding flash of brilliance! Why not recode HLASM in Java and run it on a zAAP on z/OS??? <slap><slap>OK, I'm feeling better now <GRIN> -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer UICI Insurance Center 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
