Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-08-13 Thread Steve Comstock
Robert Pelletier wrote: Thanks Tim and all. As of this morning we will be going from V2R10 to ZOS 1.8 if the proposal is signed. Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. So here we are in mid-August; I don't recall seeing if your proposal finally got signed. How

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Robert Pelletier
Ok. I'll keep you posted. Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. -Original Message- From: Steve Comstock [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 4:33 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Timothy Sipples
That's very good to hear, Bob. Fingers crossed. As yet another reference, there's a very recent (June 21st) press article which mentions the education program (and some other interesting facts). Link here: http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199906025 Do you know

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Robert Pelletier
Thanks Tim and all. As of this morning we will be going from V2R10 to ZOS 1.8 if the proposal is signed. Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. -Original Message- From: Timothy Sipples [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 11:22 AM To:

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Mark H. Young
On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:39:18 -0400, Robert Pelletier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Tim and all. As of this morning we will be going from V2R10 to ZOS 1.8 if the proposal is signed. Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. How soon after signing do you get z/OS 1.8

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Veilleux, Jon L
The question is...will 1.8 be stable by then??? Jon L. Veilleux [EMAIL PROTECTED] (860) 636-2683 -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark H. Young Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 12:03 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: IBM

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Robert Pelletier
Is it unstable? Isn't 1.9 out? Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. -Original Message- From: Veilleux, Jon L [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 12:15 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: IBM PROMOTING the

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Robert Pelletier
Goal is 2 months and a company called Mainstar will bring in the box with ZOS on it. Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. -Original Message- From: Mark H. Young [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 12:03 PM To:

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Bob Shannon
Goal is 2 months and a company called Mainstar will bring in the box with ZOS on it. Do you perchance mean Mainline? Bob Shannon Rocket Software -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Robert Pelletier
Yes. Sorry. Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. -Original Message- From: Bob Shannon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 12:28 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Chase, John
-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Robert Pelletier Is it unstable? Isn't 1.9 out? z/OS 1.9 should be GA in September, 2007. The Announcement Letter should be published around the end of July or early August (normally on a Tuesday). -jc-

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Veilleux, Jon L
snip Is it unstable? Isn't 1.9 out? /snip We've had many issues with 1.8 although, with up to date maintenance, it has been better lately. 1.9 is in beta. Jon L. Veilleux [EMAIL PROTECTED] (860) 636-2683 This e-mail may contain confidential or privileged information. If you think you

IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Tom Ross
Hi All. I need to put together a document that IBM is taking the mainframe seriously and is actively trying to get it taught in our schools. Would anyone have any good articles available for my use? Thanks all. You ask 2 different questions, so here are 2 different answers that might help you.

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-26 Thread Ted MacNEIL
Is it unstable? Unfortunately, yes (of course, it depends). Isn't 1.9 out? September 2007. - Too busy driving to stop for gas! -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Robert Pelletier
Hi All. I need to put together a document that IBM is taking the mainframe seriously and is actively trying to get it taught in our schools. Would anyone have any good articles available for my use? Thanks all. Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill,

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Dave Kopischke
On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:41:12 -0400, Robert Pelletier wrote: Hi All. I need to put together a document that IBM is taking the mainframe seriously and is actively trying to get it taught in our schools. Would anyone have any good articles available for my use? Thanks all. There was a post or two

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Veilleux, Jon L
Here is some info from Marist College for a program that is being developed in conjunction with IBM and several other companies, us included. We have had one of our people in the first group taking this set of courses and he stated that it was very intense. The online courses for z are being

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Steve Comstock
Robert Pelletier wrote: Hi All. I need to put together a document that IBM is taking the mainframe seriously and is actively trying to get it taught in our schools. Would anyone have any good articles available for my use? Thanks all. Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Robert Pelletier
Thanks Jon. Subject: Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame) Here is some info from Marist College for a program that is being developed in conjunction with IBM and several other companies, us included. We have had one of our people in the first group taking

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Robert Pelletier
Hi. Yes they are please keep your fingers crossed out there. Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. -Original Message- From: Steve Comstock [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 3:21 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re:

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Steve Comstock
Robert Pelletier wrote: Hi. Yes they are please keep your fingers crossed out there. Have a Nice Day ! Bob Pelletier Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Ct. We will. And if it happens, we can bring your applications staff up to date quickly: one day - for everyone,

Re: IBM PROMOTING the Teaching of COBOL/ZOS in the Colleges (saving frame)

2007-06-25 Thread Ed Gould
On Jun 25, 2007, at 1:41 PM, Robert Pelletier wrote: Hi All. I need to put together a document that IBM is taking the mainframe seriously and is actively trying to get it taught in our schools. Would anyone have any good articles available for my use? Thanks all. Bob, This is a put on