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FREE iSeries 400 white papers http://search400.techtarget.com/whitepapers3/0,,sid3,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IN THIS ISSUE | Today's Highlights 1. FEATURES AND TOP STORIES - News: Salaries for iSeries professionals rise modestly - News: Ads debated at iSeries Nation session - Programmer Tip: Convert cases in CLP - Expert Advice: Initiate a job from a VB program 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Free Book Excerpt: Exploring IBM e-Business Software - Expert Profile: Tim Granatir, application development expert - New Poll: Will IBM's new ads work magic on iSeries sales? - Advanced Search: Find iSeries information fast - Advice: Programmer Discussion Forum - Missing Link: Back from the attic -- Commodore 64 ______________________________________________________________ ***************** FREE iSeries 400 white papers ************** Download the key papers you need today to make informed decisions. Targeted categories include, database management, hardware (servers), OS/400, output solutions, security and storage. Click here to access the FREE Search400.com white papers section. http://search400.techtarget.com/whitepapers3/0,,sid3,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- LEAD STORY SALARIES FOR ISERIES PROFESSIONALS RISE MODESTLY | MCPressOnline According to a new report, salaries for iSeries pros are expected to increase this year. But beware. While salary increases are inching back toward long-term averages, the numbers can be deceiving. >> CLICK here for story: http://www.mcpressonline.com/mc/.6ae5daa2 MORE INFORMATION: Read this item on what iSeries pros are saying about their salaries, careers. http://search400.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid3_gci881416,00.html?Exclusive=True And this Search400.com Featured Topic: Your iSeries career http://search400.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid3_gci881418,00.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 ADS DEBATED AT ISERIES NATION SESSION | The Four Hundred Attendees debate merits of IBM's new ad campaign during the iSeries Nation town hall session at COMMON last week. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ADDITIONAL NEWS HEADLINES All headlines above and below are available on our news page >> Full Stories: http://search400.techtarget.com/news/0,289141,sid3,00.html -- IBM, HP TO PLUG IN WITH PCI-X (CNET) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CONVERT CASES IN CLP | Tip: Search400.com Search400.com member Alex Nubla provides a sample CL program that uses QLGCNVCS to convert upper and lower cases, such as names. >> CLICK here to view the complete tip: http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci884317,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- INITIATE A JOB FROM A VB PROGRAM | Shahar Mor, PC/Win. connectivity Dear Shahar, I have a VB application running on a Windows 2000 server and need to be able to initiate a job on the iSeries from within the VB application, passing parameters if possible. Is there a way to initiate a job on the iSeries from a VB program on the 2000 server? >> CLICK here to read the full expert Q&A: http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid520339_tax285221,00.html _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT FEATURES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FREE BOOK EXCERPT | Exploring IBM e-Business Software Log on and download for free the first chapter of Exploring IBM e- Business Software written by Casey Young and published by Maximum Press. This book provides a detailed look at IBM's overall e-business architecture and how the various IBM software products fit into the e-business structure. Here you will find information on key IBM e- business platforms, development tools, application server software, network security solutions, systems management software and more. >> DOWNLOAD the chapter: http://search400.techtarget.com/whitepaperPage/1,293857,sid3_gci883626,00.html >> BUY the book: http://www.digitalguru.com/DigitalGuru/product_detail.asp?catalog_name=Books&category_name=&product_id=1885068581&partner_id=55 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- EXPERT PROFILE | Tim Granatir, application development expert Tim is vice president of Technical Services at Interlink Technologies in Maumee, Ohio. He has worked in the banking, insurance, healthcare and distribution industries in various positions, including programmer/analyst, systems analyst and DP manager. Tim has worked on IBM midrange platforms since 1983. Let Tim's experience work for you! 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