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Grab your beverage of choice, get comfortable, and read this newsletter.
Sponsored By
 BETTER ON-LINE SOLUTIONS
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Wrestling with the Move
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¤ Eliminate multi-protocol network problems
¤ Save money operating an optimized network
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Sponsored By
 ALDON COMPUTER GROUP
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No matter the platform (iSeries, Windows, Unix, Web, etc.) or development environment you use, including WebSphere, Affiniti supports it.
Learn more at: www.aldon.com
800.825.5858
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IBM Offers Virtual iSeries Servers on CPU/Hourly Basis
by Timothy Prickett Morgan
IBM's Global Services unit announced another facet of the company's on-demand strategy this week, when it debuted virtual server capacity on an hourly rental basis to corporate customers. While much of IBM's on-demand strategy has so far been focused on helping customers build more flexible IT infrastructures in their own data centers, the Virtual Server Services offering allows them to just have IBM build the whole shebang and to be charged on a metered basis. READ MORE >
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PeopleSoft's iSeries Strategy Hinges on OneWorld Suite
by Alex Woodie
At PeopleSoft's Connect 2003 conference last month, executives from PeopleSoft and the former J.D. Edwards presented a roadmap for the future of the united company's ERP software suites. As expected, the plan calls for maintaining separate code bases for the company's three respective software suites. In terms of its OS/400 strategy, practically all new development and cross-pollination with PeopleSoft's products will be delivered through the OneWorld code base, which WorldSoftware customers will be encouraged to upgrade to. READ MORE >
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Sponsored By
 BYTWARE
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David's company knew they were at risk, and thought PC-based scanning would be enough. Problem was, PC-based solutions kept missing locked files. The iSeries kept reinfecting the network. David made sure they were covered by going native with StandGuard Anti-Virus, now with mail scanning.
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IBM Says Indemnity Is Useless, Amends Claims Against SCO
by Timothy Prickett Morgan
IBM has filed another set of counterclaims against The SCO Group, which has launched a $3 billion lawsuit alleging that Big Blue is in breach of its Unix contract and is responsible for leaking Unix content owned by SCO into the open source Linux 2.4 operating system. The counterclaims came a day after Hewlett-Packard granted its Linux customers who abide by strict rules indemnity against licensing fees sought by SCO and possible legal fees that could result from lawsuits filed by SCO against Linux users. READ MORE >
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Admin Alert: Retrieving System Information to Order Cumulative PTFs
by Joe Hertvik
To order PTFs for your iSeries or AS/400, you'll need to retrieve certain information from your server such as the current cumulative PTF level. And you'll need to know what is the latest cumulative PTF package that IBM is offering for your OS/400 version and whether it is more current than the package on your system. This week's Admin Alert describes how to retrieve this information. READ MORE >
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Sponsored By
 WORKSRIGHT SOFTWARE
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Phone: 601-856-8337
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E-mail: software@worksright.com
Web site: www.worksright.com
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As I See It: There's a Man With a Visa Right There Telling Me I've Got to Beware
by Victor Rozek
What globalization did for manufacturing, it is now doing to IT. The reckless race to the bottom in which manufacturers sought third-world relief from livable wages, ethical regulations, and responsible environmental protections has now expanded to include the information technology sector. Under the all-justifying banner of competitiveness, tens of thousands of IT jobs are being outsourced overseas where pay is low and benefits are expendable. If "jobless recovery" sounds like an oxymoron to you, it's just outsourcing by another name. READ MORE >
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But Wait, There's More
Get the Latest OS/400 PTF Guide . . . Vision Solutions Offers Promo on New iSeries Servers, Too . . . IBM Acquires Sector7 for Porting Tools . . . Retail CIOs Say Tech, Outsourcing Critical to Cutting Costs . . . Siebel Takes Another Stab at Hosted CRM for Companies with IBM's Help . . . Elite Document Solutions Allies with Global Software . . . IBM Bests EDS for Lead in Outsourcing . . . 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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