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Remote mainframe session from Linux

I have a Fedora 14 desktop which I'm trying to use to connect to a client's mainframe (running z/OS). There's a popular 3270 terminal emulator for Windows, but I haven't been able to find one suitable for Linux.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Solution

  • If you are looking to emulate 3270 then there is no dearth of choices.

    1. You can use Wine and Quick3270 emulator. I have tried this and its just awesome.
    2. Linux based:
      a. x3270: http://x3270.bgp.nu/index.html - Tried it. Its decent and FREE (free as in Freedom)
      b. Jagacy 3270: http://www.jagacy.com/downloads.html (Haven't tried it, but it was used by my colleagues. Its really good.)

    My love - Quick3270 running over Wine.