“Among the changes: the availability of SuSE Linux on select
RS/6000 servers and Caldera OpenLinux on A20 and T20 ThinkPads;
WebSphere support for Linux; the introduction of a software bundle
for small businesses relying on Linux; and funding for Linux
education and certification.”
“Initially SuSE Linux will be available on just a few RS/6000
models, with wider support planned for later in the year. The B50
rack-mountable server, which IBM targets at service providers, F-50
deckside server, and 43P model 150 entry servers and workstations
are among the first RS/6000s supporting Linux.”
“IBM said it would later offer Linux on its AS/400 systems but
would not give specific information on availability. … To bolster
Linux services and support, Big Blue today committed several
million dollars to support and training programs for 45,000
software developers and 45,000 IBM dealers.”