Today's News: IBM partners Domino's best hope

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November 02, 2004 Published by  Search400.com    Today's News IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Partners shoulder hopes for Domino's future   >  Rotten to the core: chips, lies, and software licenses   >  Latest Oracle bid criticized   >  More headlines   >  Tip contest: Win a Skagen watch   >  iSeries Backup and Recovery Learning Guide   >  The Missing Link: Cold War, hot item -- eBay selling winged, nuclear tchotchke Partners shoulder hopes for Domino's future [SearchDomino.com] The IBM Lotus partner program has had its share of ups and downs, but a renewed effort to support smaller partners and help them utilize all of IBM's resources is already receiving a warm reception. MORE INFO: > Read these Search400.com Best Web Links on Domino Rotten to the core: chips, lies, and software licenses [The Four Hundred] The prices most companies pay for software licenses have little correlation to how they actually use software. Now, it's going to take some innovative pricing and industry consensus to fix it. Latest Oracle bid criticized [InternetNews.com] Analysts and experts say Oracle Corp's latest bid for PeopleSoft will strain relations and any hope that the two sides can negotiate a truce. More headlines [From around the Web] Linux, aisle nine (SearchEnterpriseLinux.com) SEND YOUR TIP IN TODAY:  Tip contest: Win a Skagen watch This month winner will receive a Skagen Slimline watch. This watch has a sophisticated large black face with chrome arrow markers. It's a chrome-plated, 100% stainless steel case with luxurious black calfskin leather band. It also features scratch-resistant mineral crystal and Japanese quartz movement. So don't waste time, send in your tip today! Don't forget to go in and rate our recent tips: RPG documentation made easy Top Q&A's on the OS/400 Filter SPAM using Realtime Blackhole List Servers More query date manipulation Debug value of pointer LEARN IT:  iSeries Backup and Recovery Learning Guide Would you be able to recover your systems in the event of a disaster? Hopefully the answer is yes. To help you make sure your backups and restores are being done correctly, we've pulled together a multitude of tips, articles, white papers and other resources. Don't put off today what you may not be able to recover tomorrow. EXPERT ANSWER CENTER:  IT Visions Webcast Series The Expert Answer Center's IT Visions Webcast Series features monthly webcasts for IT executives that spotlight strategic issues. Past speakers have included Dan Geer and Jason Jennings speaking on security information as it relates to economics and five secrets to increase your productivity, respectively. Come see what this month's spotlighted webcast is and what it has to teach you about guiding and improving your IT department. Cold War, hot item -- eBay selling winged, nuclear tchotchke [Agence France Presse] What do you get the person who has everything -- except a vintage Cold War era nuclear bomber? How about a vintage Cold War era nuclear bomber? There's one for sale on eBay, but you'll have to go to Blackpool in England to get it (and good luck flying it to your driveway). The reserve bid is $11,000 -- less than a new Volkswagen and much more intimidating. The man who's selling the Vulcan XL391 hopes his Vulcan lives long and prospers. In fact, he talks about the plane as if it's a pet. "I just hope it goes to a good home," he said. No word yet if it's bombing with bidders.   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? We'll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by Search400.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://search400.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?cid=496032&lid=430668&track=NL-177&ad=496032 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: Search400 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494