PHP as savior for mainframe builders

The PHP scripting language might just be the great equalizer between older mainframe administrators and younger online guys. IBM is said to be releasing PHP support for its mainframes by summer 2007, based on a previously announced partnership with PHP leader Zend Technologies. PHP is just as powerful as Java, it's easier to learn and much faster to implement, supporters say. The big question for mainframe programmers, age-based diplomacy aside, is whether they'll be willing to learn a new language late in their careers--or whether fresh comp-sci graduates with PHP skills will have any interest in learning about mainframes.

For more on mainframes:
- read this eWeek article