In its enduring efforts to provide enterprise class computing support and enhancement, Information Technology Company (ITC), an Advanced IBM Business Partner, is pleased to announce its role as the premier distributor of Linux for S/390.Since its inception, the company continues to serve as the one-stop solution provider for all mainframe endeavors. ITC looks to achieve maximum efficiency and quality results for our customers. Our continuing research and development has brought us to the next exciting arena in mainframe computing: Linux for S/390.

Linux for S/390 combines the proven dependability of S/390 hardware with the flexibility of the open-source community. Linux brings the reliable, available and secure power of S/390 together with dynamic Linux web applications providing a highly enhanced and integrated e-business solution.

ITC's distribution of Linux for S/390 is expressly built for VM and VSE sites looking to leverage Linux's strengths quickly with minimal time and effort. All of the popular Internet and web based open-source applications are already preinstalled, tested and ready to run "right out of the box". Minimal customization and configuration is required. All current maintenance has been applied and tested to the Linux kernel.

IBM S/390 specific device drivers and modules are pre-built and included in the distribution so VM and VSE sites can begin to use Linux immediately. Drivers and modules include IUCV and CTC (channel to channel) adapters for very high speed network communications between Linux images, the 3215 and 3270 console devices, and VM minidisk drivers.

ITC's Linux for S/390 is delivered on a standard S/390 media (3490 tape cartridge or CD-ROM) in familiar DASD DDR format allowing for straightforward and simple installation.

Under VM/ESA or z/VM, the ITC Linux for S/390 distribution kernel is supplied as an IPL-able named saved system to speed and simplify the Linux boot process. This insures that one (or more) standard Linux configurations are available to Linux guest at all times.

Support for the product includes problem resolution and fixes, new kernel updates, releases as they become available, and an on-line searchable FAQ database, available 24 hours a day. For more information and to obtain a distribution of Linux for S/390 contact: