In bit.listserv.ibm-main Dan Stewart wrote: >I worked with computers in a past life. For 12 years as a software >engineer and system manager on VAX/VMS systems. I also programmed on >PCs running OS/2. I moved from Dallas to the DC area in '94 and took a >break from it all. I worked 10 yrs with an airline doing reservations >and sales so I could travel. Did a little Mac consulting during that. >For the last 3 yrs I've been home caring for a geriatric dog, which we >recently lost, and selling some on eBay, Amazon and Half.com. >Now I have done some re-accessing and know I want to get back into the >computer field. I know my programming skills are rusty and the field >has changed a lot. I keep reading about the shortage of mainframe >skills that organizations are going to be facing and feel this would be >an interesting way to get back to my earlier love - systems support. >It seems that training is focused on college students or people already >in organizations wanting to expand their knowledge (with the company >footing the bill). I'm not sure how to proceed to get into this field >and would love any serious suggestions.
Here are some starting points for someone seeking self-training with no budget: http://www.bsp-gmbh.com/turnkey/herc_mvs.html http://www.jaymoseley.com/hercules/ http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg246981.html Regards, Roger Bowler ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
