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Click here for your Free Assessment http://search390.com/r/0,,14298,00.htm?sunmicrosystems ____________________________________________________________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LEAD STORY INSIDE THE T-RES MAINFRAME | Search390.com Featured Topic This week we examine IBM's newest mainframe, the z990. >> For the complete Featured Topic, CLICK: http://search390.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid10_gci902617,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= OTHER HEADLINES The headlines below and others are available on our news page. >> Full Stories: http://www.search390.com/news/ IBM LINUX GM HEARS ENTERPRISE LINUX STORY IBM Corp.'s Linux general manager Jim Stallings recently concluded his first 100 days in office with a trip to meet with 100 customers and hear their Linux stories. (SearchEnterpriseLinux.com ) http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/qna/0,289202,sid39_gci902712,00.html JOB CUTS IN IBM'S SERVICES DIVISION | Reuters IBM on Thursday cut a small number of jobs in its services division around the country. IBM, which employs 180,000 people in services and 320,000 people overall, cut 65 jobs as part of regular efforts in "skills rebalancing. IDC: SERVERS TO MAKE MILD RECOVERY | CNET Server sales could see a modest upturn by next year, thanks to sales of Linux and Windows, but it won't be enough to completely repair the weakened market. LEARN FROM THE MAINFRAME: MANAGED STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Recently, IBM announced the next generation T-rex mainframe. While this newer verison may offer increased bells and whistles, the seemingly age-old principals of managing storage in the mainframe hold true. So, what storage management lessons can be learned from the mainframe? John Weinhoeft has your answers. (SearchStorage.com) http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid5_gci901382,00.html The headlines above and others are available on our news page. >> Full Stories: http://www.search390.com/news/ ____________________________________________________________________ ********** Will grid computing revolutionize e-business? *********** Webcast highlight -- Exploring the power of grid computing How well do you understand grid computing? Are you updated on the latest research breakthroughs and enterprise advancements? Stay on the fore-front of the IT community -- tune-in to this webcast and listen as renowned expert Ian Foster outlines how grid computing may change the way you do business... http://search390.com/r/0,,14233,00.htm =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ::::::::: DON'T MISS THESE IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS ::::::::: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LEARNING WEB ENABLEMENT | Web integration I've been a mainframe developer for the last 18 years. In addition to that I've been a Cool:gen(case tool) software developer for the last 8 years. Now I want to learn Web enabling by myself. 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Last Friday, Kazaa dished out about 230 million downloads -- good enough to beat out ICQ instant messaging, which would be the equivalent of Clay Aiken ("Idol's" runner-up). An average of 366,000 freeloaders have been downloading Kazaa daily, according to those with the lowdown on such things -- Download.com. (vnunet) >> CLICK: http://www.vnunet.com/News/1141142 ____________________________________________________________________ ****************** SEARCH390.COM CONTACTS ************************* MARK BRUNELLI, Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send us your original articles and best practices. MARYANN TRIPP, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send your white papers and best web links. DAVID GABEL, Executive Tech Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your technical tips and tip ideas. 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