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Grab your beverage of choice, get comfortable, and read this newsletter.
Sponsored By
 T.L. ASHFORD
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BARCODE400 by T.L. Ashford is the easiest, fastest way to create and print Compliance Labels directly from the AS/400 and iSeries.
Ashford's comprehensive library of Compliance formats is available to Barcode400 users. AIAG labels for Ford and Motorcraft, GM, and many more are available.
BARCODE400 is backed by the best Technical Support Team in the industry.
FREE Guide to Bar Code Labeling
www.tlashford.com
or call 800.541.4893
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Sponsored By
 SOFTLANDING SYSTEMS
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Simplify iSeries & Web Development
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· Speeds your transition to the Web
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· Automates multi-platform deployment
· Unifies process across development teams
· Perfect for WebFacing
· IBM's recommended ADM upgrade
Visit www.softlanding.com for your FREE WDSC Spooled File plug-in, white papers, WDSC Webcast, more info & free trials.
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How the iSeries Is Doing, by the Numbers
by Timothy Prickett Morgan
Only a small fraction of the OS/400 installed base can scrape up the dough to get to the semi-annual COMMON midrange user group and expo, which was held last week in Orlando, Florida. We were there, and the top brass at IBM made the case for their iSeries strategies and gave an update on how biz is going. Gartner analyst Tom Bittman also delivered a keynote speech to size up on-demand computing and where the iSeries fits into this world. READ MORE >
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IBM Defends iSeries Marketing
by Timothy Prickett Morgan
If there are two recurring themes among OS/400 platform enthusiasts, they are that the AS/400 and now the iSeries is the most reliable platform that IBM or any other IT vendor has ever built, and that Big Blue does not do enough to push the box against alternatives, which get a lot more airplay and advertising in the press. The opinions run strong on this issue, both inside and outside of IBM, and it was once again the central issue at COMMON. READ MORE >
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Sponsored By
 *NOMAX
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Superior iSeries Replication
Free 1-hour Online Demo
Free 30-day Software Trial
(including Installation & Setup!)
Whether it is to meet the challenge of reducing backup downtime, securing critical business data or deploying DR, *noMAX delivers.
Fast - *noMAX handles larger data volumes faster than any other product.
Easy to Install - *noMAX can be remotely installed and operational in around 2 hours.
Easy to Operate - *noMAX is managed in less than 5 minutes a day.
Affordable Quality - Cost effective, product excellence around the world
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Sponsored By
 QUADRANT SOFTWARE
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LOOKS COUNT! Pre-printed forms, checks, and bar code labels are plain, costly, and a security risk. Managing everything is a nightmare. Look great with our Electronic Document Distribution (EDD) solutions. Eliminate manual fax machines, pre-printed forms, and risky blank checks. Look professional. Save time and money, too!
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To contact us call 800-258-3399, or email sales@quadrantsoftware.com
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IBM Rolls Out New 3592 Tape Subsystems
by Timothy Prickett Morgan
When it comes to high-end tape drives that are suitable for big OS/400, mainframe, Windows, and Unix shops, IBM and StorageTek have been the dominant suppliers for as long as anyone can remember. While new technologies are encroaching on the high-end tape market from the midrange, an IBM 3590 or STK 9480 tape drive is the drive of choice. READ MORE >
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Admin Alert: Automating FTP Transfers Between OS/400 and Windows
by Joe Hertvik
In an earlier column, I described how to create an automated FTP session to transfer a native DB2/400 file between two iSeries or AS/400 boxes. This week, I'll explain how to transfer the file from an iSeries or AS/400 to a Windows box, with the Windows box controlling the transfer. READ MORE >
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Sponsored By
 BCD INT'L
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ILE-CGI or Java - iSeries, NT, Linux or UNIX WebSmart does it all - fast & affordably!
Do all this with one tool - WebSmart. This powerful, versatile, intuitive & affordable PC based IDE generates browser based apps. that are fast, use minimal resources, & are multi-platform. A tool for RPG shops & beyond. Runs 100% in the Batch Subsystem. Develop new / Extend apps using the many templates, drag & drop technology, cascading style sheets & more. And, you get the best support group in the industry - just ask our 1,000's of customers.
Try WebSmart for FREE & View the eye opening Webcast - www.bcdsoftware.com
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Sponsored By
 PROFOUND LOGIC SOFTWARE
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RPG Smart Pages
· Intuitive IDE
· Code Generator
· Server
It's everything you need to start developing serious e-business solutions on the iSeries.
www.RPGsp.com
The Smarter Choice for Web!
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Shaking IT Up: Fill Our Reserves
by Kevin Vandever
Once again, just as last year, I find myself writing this column on September 11. I didn't plan to be writing today; I'm just running late. What is also the same this year is that I find myself in a completely different frame of mind on this day. I have spent a lot of time thinking about what happened two years ago and how it affected all of us. READ MORE >
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But Wait, There's More
Reseller ACS Adds 15% Discount to IBM's Discounts on 720-to-810 Upgrades . . . DataMirror, Lakeview Add Discounts for New iSeries HA Server . . . IBM Researchers Improve CMOS, Strained Silicon Technologies . . . IBM Offers Improved Networking for BladeCenter Servers . . . HP Sets Up Grid/Web Services Consulting Practice . . . READ MORE >
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Reader Feedback and Insights
We value your feedback and insights. Feel free to send a letter to the editor. Letters may be printed, unless otherwise specified, and edited for clarity or length. READ MORE >
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Editor: Timothy Prickett Morgan
Managing Editor: Shannon Pastore
Contributing Editors: Dan Burger, Joe Hertvik, Kevin Vandever,
Shannon O'Donnell, Victor Rozek, Hesh Wiener, Alex Woodie
Publisher and Advertising Director: Jenny Thomas
Advertising Sales Representative: Kim Reed
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