======================================================= SEARCH390 NEWS ROUNDUP August 16, 2001 More headlines at: http://search390.techtarget.com/news/0,289141,sid10,00.html ========================================================== SPONSORED BY: Storage Decisions 2001 ========================================================== Storage Decisions 2001 brings together the top storage industry analysts and expert technologists to give you specific how-to advice to set storage strategy, make key decisions and manage storage effectively. This exclusive conference is FREE to those who qualify. Apply today at http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;3177034;5058249;j?http://www.StorageDecisions2001.com ======================================================== Lead Story: "IBM reinforces commitment to Linux at developer conference" IBM isn't taking any chances. In an attempt to make sure everyone is clear on its commitment to Linux, it was again a hot topic during Big Blue's most recently hosted show. SOURCE: CRN http://www.crn.com/sections/BreakingNews/dailyarchives.asp?ArticleID=29011 For more on this topic, check out our Featured Topic section on the open source operating system at http://search390.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid10_gci760522,00.html ======================================================== TODAY'S OTHER S/390 AND INDUSTRY NEWS ======================================================== [1] Linux making corporate inroads [2] IBM retools WebSphere for remote access [3] Quick Takes: Flexing the mainframe muscle [4] IBM unveils slew of developer tools [5] IBM's embrace of Linux a little too tight, analyst says [1] "Linux making corporate inroads" Just as it turns 10 years old, a report from IDC declares that the open source operating system Linux is gaining serious ground within corporations and predicts IT administrators will spend about 9% more next year than they did a year ago. SOURCE: CNET http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6886089.html [2] "IBM retools WebSphere for remote access" IBM told developers that it has revamped its WTP (WebSphere Transcoding Publisher) to make it easier for mobile users to access information off of corporate databases. Of particular interest to some, is the tool's ability to use speech technology. SOURCE: InfoWorld http://iwsun4.infoworld.com/articles/hn/xml/01/08/14/010814hnibmretool.xml [3] "Quick Takes: Flexing the mainframe muscle" Turbolinux out with first 2.4 mainframe distribution; RSA out with new ESCON Channel Card; and Bank of Hawaii chooses SERENA. SOURCE: search390 http://search390.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid10_gci761203,00.html [4] "IBM unveils slew of developer tools" IBM announced the availability of WebSphere Studio Version 4, a set of services and development tools that let users extend their apps on the Web with only limited knowledge of Java, XML or SOAP. SOURCE: eWEEK http://www.zdnet.com/eweek/stories/general/0,11011,2804330,00.html [5] "IBM's embrace of Linux a little too tight, analyst says" Some analysts say that IBM's push into the open-source community could make long-time supporters of Linux a bit edgy, citing the apparent differences in goals. SOURCE: Network World http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2001/0814linuxibm2.html ======================================================= Share the knowledge! ======================================================= What are your thoughts about Linux for mainframes? Check out our search390 Sound Off Discussion Forum at http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?50@@.ee83ff9 Also check out our other search390 forums on operating systems, e-business, and developer issues. There's sure to be something there to spark your interest. ======================================================== Take Our search390 Poll: ======================================================== Have you experienced any security breeches using Linux? Let us know at http://www.search390.com/poll ========================================================= ========================================================== BEST WEB LINKS ========================================================= [1] "SANS Institute Resources: Model security policies" This page provides access to slides and model security policies from Michele Crabb-Guel's SANS course on "Building an effective security infrastructure." You can download actual security policies such as computer usage guidelines and acceptable use statement. The templates of each policy are also available if you decide you want to use a particular policy. SOURCE: SANS Institue Resources http://www.sans.org/newlook/resources/policies/policies.htm#slides [2] "Active Server Pages" Microsoft's Active Server Pages (ASPs) and Sun's Java Server Pages (JSPs) are explained in this informative and easy-to-understand backgrounder on scripted Web pages. So is one better than the other? Not really. In terms of cosmetics and functionality, ASPs and JSPs are essentially the same. SOURCE: Computerworld http://www.computerworld.com/cwi/story/0,1199,NAV47_STO58756,00.html ========================================================= ========================================================= AND DON'T FORGET TO SEND US YOUR TIPS ========================================================= Have a great tip of your own that you'd like to share with the rest of us? Then send it in. Our tip of the month contest has been extended through the end of August, so there is still time to take home the fabulous T-Rex remote control dinotronic dinosaur. To submit your tip today, go to http://search390.techtarget.com/tipsSubmit/1,289485,sid10,00.html ========================================================== THE MISSING LINK ========================================================== A look at an off-the-wall story off the Web "Quick: Get Tux some shades" It seems Tux the Linux penguin is hot in Hollywood. No, the Linux mascot is not the subject of an animated series (not yet at least). But major moviemakers such as George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic special effects studio are embracing the open source operating system. Even Pixar Animation Studios, creator of the Toy Story movies, is considering Linux (though its CEO is Steve "Apple Computers" Jobs). Sounds funny? A cluster of Linux servers produced the three dimensional special effects in Titanic. Just this week, IBM got into the act and released its Linux Digital Studio package, which features workstations, servers and storage devices. 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