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Linux bulks up InternetWeek  |
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The open-source operating system is showing signs of becoming a high-end computing platform that combines mainframe-quality performance with a breadth of application support and Internet-friendliness that no conventional legacy platform can match. (June 26, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.internetwk.com/indepth/indepth062600.htm... |
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Rosy prospects for the open source: Linux set to increase its importance in the enterprise InfoWorld |
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InfoWorld columnist Maggie Biggs peeks into the crystal ball and predicts that Linux will be implemented on countless high-end enterprise servers and mainframe-class machines and become a cost-effective option for transaction processing, high availability, and e-commerce during the next five years. (Aug. 11, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.infoworld.com/articles/op/xml/00/08/14/0... |
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Linux for big iron pushed Network World |
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Facing declining revenue, IBM is trying to lure customers back by offering relatively inexpensive Linux software and related support services, with a number of IBM partners, such as software vendors BMC Software and Computer Associates, following suit. (July 26, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.infoworld.com/articles/hn/xml/00/07/26/0... |
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Linux Tips and Tricks CNet |
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What a great site for those already using Linux, Linux wannabe users and those who just want to know what Linux is! Here you’ll find the lowdown on Linux, which version is best for you, tips on installation, CNet’s favorite downloads and much, much more. |
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URL: http://cnet.com/linux/0-2136864-7-2304050.html?tag=... |
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IBM builds Linux supercluster Network World |
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A system of computers from IBM may soon let users run Linux applications at supercomputer speeds. The prototype system, called "Los Lobos," can handle 375 billion operations per second, making it the 24th fastest supercomputer in the world, IBM says. (March 27, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.nwfusion.com/archive/2000/91254_03-27-20... |
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Linux livin' large on mainframe Network World |
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Some might think IBM's venerable mainframes and upstart Linux are about as compatible as Microsoft and the Department of Justice. But that perception is rapidly changing. (April 4, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2000/0403linuxibm.html... |
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Will IBM eclipse Sun? Sm@rt Reseller |
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IBM’s adoption of Linux may solve its problems with platform incompatibility and help the company overtake Sun in hardware sales. (April 27, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.zdnet.com/sr/stories/column/0,4712,25557... |
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Linux for S/390 |
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This site is a download site for Linux for the S/390. It also offers a database of bug reports and fixes as well as a fairly active discussion forum. |
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URL: http://linux.s390.org/ |
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Linux/390 at Princeton University |
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This site for developers offers several free programs and patches, as well as a page to download the Hercules System 370/390 emulator. |
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URL: http://penguinvm.princeton.edu/ |
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Why choose Linux for your server? TurboLinux Inc. |
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As the Internet becomes even more entrenched in enterprise computing, Linux has the opportunity to become the de facto standard upon which companies base their Internet and Web activities. This white paper addresses the strengths of Linux as the operating system of choice in today's increasingly Web-centric world. (May 1, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.turbolinux.com/products/whitepapers/whit... |
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Linux is becoming a viable high-end computing platform Information Week |
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Linux first infiltrated the enterprise as an Internet workhorse, then Linux proved itself as a viable Unix alternative. Now, Linux is bulking up, showing signs of becoming a viable high-end computing platform that combines mainframe-quality performance with a breadth of application support and Net-friendliness that no conventional legacy platform can match. (June 26, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.techweb.com/se/directlink.cgi?IWK2000062... |
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Open source hits mainstream InformationWeek |
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The leaders of the computing industry support Linux and other open-source software because it makes business sense. This article illustrates that open source is a strong, solid computing environment that's steadily growing in acceptance and solving real problems every day. (June 12, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.techweb.com/se/directlink.cgi?IWK2000061... |
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The iron penguin LinuxWorld |
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Part 1 of this three-part series on the Linux port to IBM's S/390 introduces the S/390 architecture and describes the development of the VM/ESA operating system. The second installment examines the technical details of the port and how it came about, and the third part shows Linux for S/390 in action. Link to Parts 2 and 3 from Part 1. (June 2000) |
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URL: http://www.linuxworld.com/lw-2000-06/lw-06-S390-1.h... |
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Linux-Friendly Hardware |
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As the Linux operating system becomes more powerful and more popular, users are benefiting from a wide variety of hardware options. This site provides links to complete systems, hardware components, hints, Linux distributors and more. |
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URL: http://www.linux.org/hardware/index.html |
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Linas Vepstas’ home page |
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The Linux creator’s Web site includes extensive sections on running Linux on the S/390 and using Linux in corporate enterprise computing. |
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URL: http://linas.org/ |
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Linux on a mainframe isn't a joke Sm@rt Reseller |
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Porting Linux to the mainframe will make life easier for developers and users, especially those tackling e-commerce, by teaching new interactive application tricks to the mainframe and by providing those applications with superior capacity and stability. (April 17, 2000) |
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URL: http://www.zdnet.com/sr/stories/column/0,4712,25504... |
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S/390: the Linux dream machine LinuxPlanet.com |
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Mainframes are adapting at remarkable speed to the new open-standards computing model of the Internet, and bringing to that world a time-tested model for managing systems that simply must not ever break down. The synergy between the Linux world and the mainframe world promises to benefit both. |
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URL: http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/reports/1532... |
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