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September 13, 2004 Published by  Search400.com    Today's News Issue Sponsored By:   > iSeries DevCon 2004 IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Oracle-PeopleSoft decision rocks World   >  SAP and the iSeries work together to run a seamless business   >  IBM to release Power5 Linux-only server line   >  More headlines   >  Guide to FREE iSeries educational resources -- part 2   >  The Missing Link: Sit up straight! It's important Oracle-PeopleSoft decision rocks World [Search400.com] The decision allowing Oracle to go forward with its takeover attempt of PeopleSoft means former JD Edwards customers must continue to wait for news of their future. MORE INFO: > Take our poll: If Oracle takes over PeopleSoft... > Read this recent article: PeopleSoft, JDE execs strategize on merger, despite Oracle takeover bid   Don't miss iSeries DevCon 2004 in New Orleans, October 6-8 Gain the expert technical know-how, proven tactics, strategies, and hands-on practical advice to accomplish your projects today and advance your skills for tomorrow. Register now.   SAP and the iSeries work together to run a seamless business [Insider Weekly] Similarities between the iSeries and mySAP Business Suite abound. Ease of use, reliability, flexibility and integration are just a few, and now with the availability of Power5 processors running on the i5 models, performance is another complementary feature to add to the list. IBM to release Power5 Linux-only server line [eWEEK] IBM will roll out later this month a 64-bit Power5 entry-level four-way server that can run Linux operating systems from both Red Hat Inc. and Novell Inc.'s SuSE unit. The new systems will join the iSeries and pSeries server lines as systems that run on the Power architecture and can support Linux. More headlines [From around the Web] Oracle must still hurdle PeopleSoft board, EC (SearchSAP.com) LIVE WEBCASTS:  Live Webcasts: Enhancements in CL Part 1: Improvements to the CL compiler When: Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. EDT (18:00 GMT) Speaker: Guy Vig, senior software engineer, IBM Rochester iSeries customers have been asking for a long time for extensive CL enhancements, and IBM has finally listened. This presentation will explain the enhancements delivered in V5R3 and how you can use them in your CL application programs. Part 2: Improved CL command documentation When: Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. EDT (18:00 GMT) Speaker: Guy Vig, senior software engineer, IBM Rochester For V5R3, several changes have improved the quality, consistency, and usability of CL command documentation. Find out why the changes were made and the resulting benefits. LEARN IT:  Guide to FREE iSeries educational resources -- part 2 Here's the second list of FREE educational resources that will help you to improve or maintain your iSeries skills. We've found a ton of links to online courses, tutorials, webcasts, white papers, tips, articles and much more. And best of all, they're all FREE. TIP CONTEST:  Submit your tips to win a hand-held TV Don't miss that big game because you're stuck at the office, or worst yet, a boring family party. You can enjoy the brilliant clarity of a TFT-LCD screen on the world's smallest TV anywhere. If you have a shortcut or time-saving tip that could help out other iSeries users, submit it today and you may be our lucky winner. Don't forget to go in and rate our recent tips: Using files with multiple members in SQL or ODBC Quick view contents of a data file Find duplicate records in a file Easy code copying How to do date manipulation in a CL program Sit up straight! It's important [vnunet] Back hurt? Eyes burning? Head throbbing? Join the club, pass the Tylenol and get some Visine. Computer monitor maker CTX did a survey of workers in Europe and found that 75% feel that their work is hurting their health. Considering nearly half of the workers in the survey spend more than 40 hours per week glued to their computer screens, it's no surprise that life in the cubicle is such a pain. CTX says your boss needs to show you how to sit properly and how to adjust your monitor. That's great advice and all, but how about working just 40 hours per week for once?   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]     Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail!  Search400: Administrator Tips  Search400: WebSphere Strategies  Search400: Top Expert Advice Not a Member? 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