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The Pros and Cons of Mainframe Linux

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the rolling-out-the-big-iron dept.

magellan writes "There is a good article on LinuxWorld.com that goes over some of the pros and cons of Linux on the mainframe. The author, Paul Murphy is an old mainframer and current UNIX user, as well as a frequent contributor to LinuxWorld.com, so he has some good insights. "

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  1. Re:correction by apt-get · · Score: 0, Redundant

    GNU stands for "Gnu's not Unix."

  2. Re:You are NOT talking about MAINFRAMES by red_dragon · · Score: 1, Redundant
    Multiprize [sic] 3000 (a really low end s/390) has USB ports...and a sound card.

    Sure, but where can I plug in my 1337 GeForce 4 Ti video card? And how many FPS am I gonna get in UT?

    ... had to ask.

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