One of the most surprising results of IBM's move to support Linux on its S/390 and zSeries mainframes has been the enthusiastic response from Independent Software Vendors (ISV). While purveyors of mainframe software are quick to point out how they've always been committed to Big Iron, most agree that the emergence of Linux/390 has given their mainframe development efforts a fresh set of legs.
Take Candle Corp. (El Segundo, Calif.), a mainframe software solutions provider for more than 27 years. John Kogel, vice president of Candle's systems and services management unit, says his company's dedication to IBM's S/390 and zSeries mainframe platforms has never waned, but ...