=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SEARCH390 | S/390 and Industry News March 26, 2002 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ___________________________________________________________ ****************** SPONSORED BY MCAFEE ********************
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Take Our Poll: What's your biggest storage headache? - Discussion Forum: Will CICS 4.1 run on z/OS 1.3? - Best Web Links: Programming - Search390 Tips Contest: Win a Garmin eMap GPS - The Missing Link: Mona Lisa with a mouse ___________________________________________________________ LEAD STORY IBM UNVEILS BUILT-IN DIGITAL SECURITY FOR MAINFRAME | News: NewsFactor.com IBM said that its newest operating system for the mainframe has built-in digital authentication capability and will enable users to create and manage millions of "digital certificates." Big Blue will begin shipping z/OS on Friday. For the full story, click: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nf/20020325/tc_nf/16927&printer=1 For more information, see this Feature Topic on Upgrading to z/OS at http://search390.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid10_gci774043,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- OTHER HEADLINES The headlines below and others are available on our news page. >> Full Stories: http://www.search390.com/news/ COMPANY PLEDGES SUPPORT TO MAINFRAME | News: Search390 A long-time mainframe software supplier says it's enhancing its StarTool Product Suite for OS/390. The company stresses the move also emphasizes its commitment to improving software products for Big Iron. http://www.search390.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid10_gci812210,00.html IBM ACTS TO QUELL HARD-DRIVE CONCERNS | News: CNET Documents describing IBM's new high-speed hard-disk drive as having "recommended power-on hours" of 333 per month, about 11 hours a day, has users concerned that warranties could be voided if they used their drive for longer periods. IBM is making changes to quell those fears. IBM AIMS NEW CHIP AT SMALLER NETWORK GEAR | News: InfoWorld IBM unveiled today a new network processor, designed to make it easy for network equipment makers to quickly roll out faster and smarter systems such as routers, firewalls and other related gear. IBM RAMPS UP WEB SERVICES SUPPORT | News: Line56 IBM has announced new features to its WebSphere products and development tools to promote the creation and deployment of Web services inside and across the firewall. The headlines above and others are available on our news page. >> Full Stories: http://www.search390.com/news/ ___________________________________________________________________ =================================================================== CRITICAL SECURITY TIPS, TACTICS & TECHNIQUES - FREE =================================================================== It's fairly simple: If something goes wrong with your current security infrastructure, and you're on the hook to face the consequences, it won't be pretty. Don't go it alone! Stop the threat of a hack attack with expert tips, tactics and techniques at the FREE Security Decisions conference June 19-21 in Chicago, hosted by SearchSecurity. Full conference benefits at: http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;4012871;5058249;h?http://www.securityconf.com/html/registration.htm ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: ::::::::: DON'T MISS THESE IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS ::::::::: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TAKE OUR POLL | Search390 Name your biggest storage headache. >> CLICK to post your response: http://search390.techtarget.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390 DISCUSSION FORUMS | Operating Systems Search390 member "Erichu" posted the following in the Operating Systems discussion forum: "Does anyone know if I can run CICS 4.1 on z/OS 1.3?" Think you know the answer? If so, please share your thoughts and suggestions. Click to post a response: http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/311!viewtype=convDate&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BEST WEB LINKS | Programming Created with coders in mind, we've included the major programming languages used on the mainframe in this Best Web Links section. Explore by language or visit "General Developer Resources" for some universally useful references and developer portals. >> CLICK for the Best Web Links: http://search390.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid10_tax1453,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCH390 TIPS CONTEST | Win a Garmin eMap GPS! Here's your chance to win a Garmin eMap GPS. With the eMap, no matter if you are in your car or hiking in the mountains, you are never alone. To become eligible to win the free gift, simply share the little tips and tricks that help you do your job faster. If you submit the tip that receives the highest user rating, you win. >> CLICK for more info: http://search390.techtarget.com/tipsPrize/0,289492,sid10_prz796122_cts796119,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE MISSING LINK | Mona Lisa with a mouse The Louvre is finally showing it all. The grand Parisian museum is about to have a grand Web site. Until now, www.louvre.fr just showed a few exhibits. But after a major tweaking, visitors will be able to see le whole shebang -- 35,000 exhibits and then some. Virtual visitors will be privy to 130,000 drawings folks aren't allowed to see in person. Source: Reuters http://zdnet.com.com/2110-1105-866682.html ___________________________________________________________ *********************SEARCH390 CONTACTS********************* BJ RAMA, Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your original articles and best practices. 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