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If you're assuming 'for free', then yes I agree. A full z/OS cluster on a laptop is well within the realms of feasibility using (non-free) zPDT however. https:

by lboc 6y ago

If you're assuming 'for free', then yes I agree. A full z/OS cluster on a laptop is well within the realms of feasibility using (non-free) zPDT however. https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg248205.html https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg248205.html (Edit: poorly phrased the first time around...)

trasz 6y ago
Yeah, with an emulator. You could as well use Hercules instead, it’s Open Source.
- lboc 6y ago
  But z/OS isn't. You need both for a functioning local environment. (Yes, yes, leaving aside IBM z/OS licensing restrictions which preclude use under Hercules)
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qayxc 6y ago
The "for free" or "for cheap" is implied. IBM doesn't exactly hand out VSE or z/OS licenses for peanuts...
- lboc 6y ago
  Yes, I thought so but didn't want to assume.