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by Kate Evans-Correia, senior news editor
.NET vs. Java
It's not surprising that both IBM and Microsoft are jockeying for the leadership position in the new paradigm of Web programming languages. Microsoft is pushing its .NET initiative centered around C#, its new programming language. By contrast, IBM is backing Java for everything from mainframes to desktops.
But in the end (if there is such a thing) which company's approach will win out? Microsoft's .NET initiative or IBM's Java-based strategy? Or will it be something else? There's wide acceptance of Java, but Microsoft is putting a lot of money and marketing muscle behind .NET.
What about all those Visual Basic programmers or those who use C++ or even COBOL? Is there room for numerous languages?
Is this really a battle among vendors or is it something that affects your daily operations? Let us know what you think about this ongoing debate, and while you're at it, let us know what programming language you use. Contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED].
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Featured Expert: John Kohan,
senior programmer analyst, CT Codeworks
Categories: Application development
John is one of our regular technical tip writers. His tips are featured in our biweekly programmer tips.
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This Week: In the forums
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Easy way to disable several user profiles?
This user says he needs to disable about 2,000 user profiles that have not been active in over 30 days. Is there a tool or program that will do this so he doesn't have to go into each user profile?
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WebSphere 4.0.1 installation instructions
Another user asks where he can find a comprehensive list of installation instructions for WebSphere 4.0.1 for an LPAR iSeries at V5R1M0.
Site expert Jim Mason lends him a hand.
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Finding the missing piece of the V5R1 installation manual
If you've installed or upgraded OS/400 software before, you know it's IBM's practice to send a printed copy of its Software Installation manual along with the step-by-step instructions for installation media and other documentation. A key chapter is Chapter 3, Preparing for Software Installation. There's only one problem with that chapter in the V5R1 Software Installation manual: IBM left it out of the paper manual and moved it to the V5R1 eServer iSeries 400 Information Center Web site. Gone is the relatively easy task of documenting your installation and making sure you did it correctly.
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