The resources on this page will help you port your applications from
Windows™, Solaris, and OS/2® to run natively on Linux®
on x86-based, POWER™-based, and zSeries® systems. The
information here also covers porting from Windows to Java™ and
porting and migrating x86-based Linux apps to Linux on multiple other
hardware platforms, including IBM® eServer™ pSeries®,
iSeries™, and zSeries systems. Those looking to transition their
networking and application infrastructures to Linux from other operating
systems will find migration resources to assist with the process.
Do your Linux apps need more power? Learn how to port and optimize your x86
Linux applications to run on IBM eServer pSeries, iSeries, and zSeries
systems.
Get an overview of the porting process, detailed
information about architectural issues between Solaris and Linux, and more
resources for making the transition.
The changes in the technology world over the last several
years have caused many to seek an alternative to x86/Microsoft Windows/.NET
solutions. The most notable issue is the ending of Microsoft's support for
Windows NT. Moving from a Windows environment to Linux might seem daunting,
but you won't really be starting from scratch. The general knowledge you
have about computing and software development technologies still apply. You
will need to develop a slightly different strategy and learn to look at
things from a different perspective. However, you'll find that once you make
this leap, you'll be able to be at least as productive as you were in your
previous environment, and you will probably find you become even more
efficient.
IBM middleware offers a great migration pathway by itself, because it runs
on such a wide array of hardware/operating system combinations. Here you'll
find resources for migrating to DB2®, WebSphere®, and
Lotus® products.
