For the most part, it is because SLES is used by about 80% (roughly) of the mainframe Linux shops. In terms of stability, I would say they're the same.
You might check out the zJournal article about selecting a Linux/390 distribution. :) http://www.zjournal.com/redir.cfm?rid=62 Mark Post -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Evans, Kevin R Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: SLES vs RHEL Without wishing to stir up a firestorm here, we are working on a proof of concept project here with RHEL on z series hardware. I have noticed that most of the questions here seem to be about SLES...so I was wondering why? Is this because: RHEL is more stable (therefore less questions)? SLES is used by more people (therefore more questions)? Something else? We are not set on a distribution yet although will be a choice between SLES and RHEL. Inquiring minds want to know <g>. TIA Kevin Kevin R Evans Software Engineer Staff IV Lockheed Martin Information Technology Federal Bureau of Investigation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
