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Heterogeneous architectures could run on their own eventually, but experts at Comdex say starting with smaller projects like self-tuning databases will open the door for big technological advances in the future. http://www.searchsystemsmanagement.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid20_gci864818,00.html IBM RELEASES SELF-FIXING SOFTWARE | News: Reuters IBM said it has begun selling a new version of its database software, DB2 Version 8. Next week, it will release its WebSphere Version 5. Both software products are based on autonomic computing, which aims to create computer systems that need less human intervention. LINUX CONSORTIUM MAKES FIRST OS PUBLIC | News: ZDNet UnitedLinux, a consortium of four second-tier Linux companies working to catch leader Red Hat, released its first version of the open-source operating system on Tuesday. 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Did we mention the survey is quick? Thank you for your help. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WILL MAINFRAME JOBS CONTINUE TO GO OVERSEAS? | by Rick Nashleanas Dear Ask the Expert, In the mainframe job trend question you answered on Oct. 30, you said: "On the negative side, outsourcing overseas poses a serious threat to a major rebound. This overseas outsourcing started simply as a cost reduction technique but is now fueled by a lack of qualified natives in the US." 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Find out how to use your greatest IT triumphs to help your fellow mainframers -- and win a prize at the same time! >> CLICK for more information: http://search390.techtarget.com/content/0,290959,sid10_gci852128,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE MISSING LINK | Amazon to sell scooter for high rollers If you're head over wheels for the Segway Human Transporter, scoot your browser over to Amazon.com. The device, formerly known as "Ginger" and "It" before it segued into Segway Human Transporter, has been rolled out to the general scootin' public via the online retailer. Only about $5,000 separate you from "the future" of getting around. Deliveries begin in March, but a few lucky people will get their hands on the handlebars by Christmas. 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