Today's News: Give Windows a chance?

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July 13, 2004 Published by  Search390.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > KnowledgeStorm IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Face off: Mainframe vs Windows in the data center   >  SCO continues to push IBM to 'comply'   >  IBM helps retailers meet bar code deadline   >  More headlines   >  Windows vs. the mainframe   >  The Missing Link: Michael whams ... er slams Web site shut Face off: Mainframe vs Windows in the data center [Search390.com] Does Windows deserve a place in the data center? Some die hard mainframers would stick forks in their eyes rather than install a Windows server. Is it time to give Windows a chance? Our editors debate both sides. Click here to read the story. MORE INFO: > Linux, Windows to win war over data center   KnowledgeStorm One of the best research tools for new product purchasing is right at your fingertips. Visit the Search390.com Product and Vendor Guide, powered by KnowledgeStorm, to compare specific hardware and software solutions. Don't jump from one vendor site to the next -- do all your comparisons all in one place. You can also receive quotes directly Click Here   SCO continues to push IBM to 'comply' [CNET News.com] SCO has filed a "renewed" motion to get IBM to release more memos from executives, source code underlying many IBM versions of Unix, and details about programmers involved with Unix and Linux. IBM helps retailers meet bar code deadline [CNET News.com] As the deadline nears for retailers to use a new bar code standard, IBM said it has services to help companies get up to speed. More headlines [Search390.com] French government agency moves out NT, moves in Linux (SearchEnterpriseLinux.com) FEATURED TOPIC:  Windows vs. the mainframe Just a few years ago, no one would have thought Windows would replace the mainframe. But some companies are jumping the Big Iron ship for Windows. Is this a trend? To see this week's Featured Topic, click here. TIP:  Allocated PDS Compression Ever get a call first thing in the morning from a developer who complains there is not enough space in a batch processing schedule? If so, this tip is for you. To read the complete tip, click here. CHAPTER:  Chapter download from Linux on the Mainframe You can download Chapter 3 of the book, "Introducing Linux on the Mainframe" for free! To download it, click here. Michael whams ... er slams Web site shut [The Inquirer] Why has pop star George Michael shut down his Web site? Blame it on too many careless whispers. The former singing partner of Andrew Ridgeley and infamous patron of the California park system pulled the plug after people started slamming him in what was supposed to be a fan forum. Visitors cracked on Michael's appearance, as well as his recent music -- not exactly the kind of feedback he was looking for. Michael lost "Faith," said he got ripped enough already in the media and decided to close down the site. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by Search390.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://search390.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-170 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search390 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494