Yes, I know this will be a stupid question. But I will ask anyway because I have no fear (or was that no sense?). A zAAP engine is used by z/OS to run Java code. The only reason for such an engine was because of the CPU demands of Java and the fact that adding the required CPU power using a general purpose engine would drive up the other software costs. That is, a zAAP engine is a marketing ploy to "sell" Java (an maybe some other Java-dependant software such as WAS). It is not a solution to a technical problem with Java on z/OS. Therefore, there is no need/reason for Linux on System z to ever support a zAAP (or zIIP or other specialty engine which is "marketing" oriented). True?
OK, why the stupid question? I am hoping (perhaps in vain) that eventually we may get a zAAP to do Java work on z/OS and to get back my IFL (lost during our z9BC upgrade due to "lack of interest") for possible Linux on System z work. Our current management incarnation is very open towards Linux. But they still act like Linux only runs on Intel. Well, it beats the previous "Windows is the solution to every problem!" attitude of the previous management group. Anyway, I am fairly sure that somebody in management is going to ask something like: "Why can't I run z/OS Java on an IFL?" or "Why can't I run z/Linux on a zAAP?". I.e. they'll want to get a single speciality CP to do both z/Linux and z/OS Java. This in order to reduce hardware costs. I know they are not expensive, compared to a general CP, but we are very cost conscious, as is reasonable. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
