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OpenSolaris for System z

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OpenSolaris for System z is the distribution of the OpenSolaris computer operating system designed to run on the IBM mainframe, including the latest IBM System z line of mainframe computers.

History

Sine Nomine Associates began a project to bring OpenSolaris to the IBM mainframe in July, 2006. In April, 2007, Sine Nomine presented an initial progress report at IBM's System z Technical Expo conference. On August 16, 2007, IBM and Sun Microsystems announced a partnership to support Sun's Solaris operating system on IBM hardware platforms.

None of the three companies have announced a shipment date yet.

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