is posible stepper motor in continuos rotation? (no replies)

Hi there.

I have the followin question:
Is posible that one stepper motor work in continuos rotation?.
Like cnc lathe. The axes c is in rotation and the others axes have lineal movement.(the rotational axe must be controlable )
which one firmware is the best for this aplication?
Very much machines that i see, uses linuxcnc for control and paralell break out board.

Thanks for the atention.