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Here are the 10 most requested papers available through Search400.com. >> CLICK for current Featured Topic: http://search400.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid3_gci862545,00.html >> CLICK for previous Featured Topics: http://search400.techtarget.com/featuredTopics/0,290043,sid3,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- OTHER STORIES In addition to the headlines below, others are available on our news page. >> Full Stories: http://search400.techtarget.com/news/0,289141,sid3,00.html MERITS OF WEB SERVICES TOUTED | SearchWebServices.com Web evangelists from Microsoft, IBM, Sun and BEA attempted to convince Comdex attendees this week that Web services would soon become the de facto method for exchanging data electronically. It might not happen in some sectors for a year or two, but IT pros need to be prepared. http://searchwebservices.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid26_gci864511,00.html LINUX CONSORTIUM MAKES FIRST OS PUBLIC | 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. Analysts don't expect UnitedLinux to turn the tables on Red Hat, but the effort is likely to make it simpler for hardware and software companies to certify that their products work well with UnitedLinux versions. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- STRING COMPRESSION ON ISERIES USING ZLIB | Tip: Search400.com Search400.com member Michael Rooney discusses zLib, a free public domain product. According to Michael, this is an excellent tool for compressing and uncompressing data files or strings on a variety of platforms. Check out this to tip to see how you can acquire one. >> CLICK here to view the complete tip: http://www.search400.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci864512,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- TOKEN RING WON'T STAY VARIED OFF | Forum advice: Search400.com "Gcisdtech" writes, "I have the TR line set for online IPL *NO, but after the IPL it is getting varied on. In the history log I see a QTCP/QTCPIP job trying to start the token ring and it looks like it does. I have checked my startup job and there is nothing in there to start it. Anywhere else I can look?" >> CLICK here to view or participate in this discussion thread: http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee84639/947 ______________________________________________________________ *************** SPONSORED BY TrailBlazer Systems ************** Need to exchange secure EDI transactions directly over the Internet? 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With this book, author Bob Cancilla provides a road map for iSeries customers to identify and understand the tremendous wealth of e- business software bundled with OS/400. He takes each of the main e- business components and explains what it is, how it works, and how it can be used to improve business environments. Bob focuses on the function available and provides a glimpse into the future by describing function currently under development. >> DOWNLOAD the chapter: http://search400.techtarget.com/whitepaperPage/0,293857,sid3_gci859248,00.html >> BUY the book: http://www.digitalguru.com/DigitalGuru/product_detail.asp?catalog_name=Books&category_name=&product_id=1931182086&partner_id=55 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2003? | Search400.com member survey Share your comments and feedback about your iSeries needs for next year. Help us to be sure we're providing the most relevant and timely information to you and other members of Search400.com. Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about your 2003 goals and initiatives. Your responses are valuable to us and will make a difference. >> CLICK to respond: http://www.insightexpress.com/s/kle49495.asp =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- TAKE OUR POLL | Search400.com Reader Survey Are you turning to third-party Web app vendors because WebSphere is too expensive and complex? >> CAST your vote: http://www.search400.com/poll =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN A PANASONIC DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER | Submit your tip to win Search400.com is giving away a Panasonic RR-US320 IC digital voice recorder this month. Stay at the top of your game with this Panasonic digital voice recorder. It features three recording modes and stores up to 100 minutes in long-play mode. 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Join your peers in our OS/400 forum to ask and answer questions about V5R1, installation, implementation, security and much more. http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected] >> RECENT DISCUSSION THREADS you may find of interest: * V5R1M0 Client Access print screen http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee84638/2820 * Upgrading V4R4 TO V5R1 question http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee84638/2802 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE MISSING LINK | Think tank debates chip implants for people Would you like to be treated like a dog? Scientists and privacy advocates have been debating the pros and cons of implanting people with microchips. The little glass gadgets can track you, ID you and tell doctors your medical history should you be unable to do any of those things. Some people say "chips ahoy" to the idea -- others say the concept really gets under their skin. SOURCE: SearchWindowsManageability.com http://www.searchWindowsManageability.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci864456,00.html >> RECENT missing link stories you may enjoy: http://search400.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid3_tax292189,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ *********************SEARCH400.COM CONTACTS************************ MICHELLE DAVIDSON, site editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send us your story ideas and best practices. KATE EVANS-CORREIA, senior news editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send in your product announcements and poll ideas. DEBRA TART, assistant editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send us your tips and Best Web Links. 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