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February 02, 2005 Published by  Search400.com    Today's News Issue Sponsored By:   >  Data Center Decisions IN THIS ISSUE:   >  20 SQL tips in 20 minutes   >  OS/400 pros say no to open source   >  iSeries utility computing old news?   >  IFS security -- Are you prepared?   >  User poll: iSeries revenue decline   >  The Missing Link: McEnroe to the 10th power 20 SQL tips in 20 minutes [Search400.com] With SQL playing a bigger role in the database, you can't afford to ignore it. Check out these tips for ways to get the most out of it.     Attend Data Center Decisions 2005 Join us in New York for Data Center Decisions 2005. Learn about the latest technologies for the data center, get top advice from industry experts & win a new Mercedes SLK. Register today.     OS/400 pros say no to open source [iSeries Network] When Sun made Solaris available to the open-source community, it begged the question -- would open source be beneficial to the iSeries? Despite the possibility of promoting interest in the system, iSeries pros don't see the value. iSeries utility computing old news? [The Four Hundred] You may not realize it, but IBM already offers subscription-based pricing. In fact, IBM Global Services runs 44 data centers worldwide that sell subscription-based iSeries utility computing. LIVE EXPERT WEBCAST:  IFS security -- Are you prepared? When: Thursday, Feb. 3 at 2pm EST (19:00 GMT) Speaker: Carol Woodbury, president, CEO, SkyView Partners The IFS is one of the most ignored areas when it comes to security. But now that more products and OS/400 functionality are implemented in the IFS, ignoring it could put you at risk. SURVEY:  User poll: iSeries revenue decline IBM blamed the continued slide in iSeries revenue to the slow transition to i5, implying thing will eventually turn around. Are you optimistic or is IBM fighting a losing battle? Vote now TIP CONTEST:  Enter to win a Garmin eMap With the Garmin eMap, you'll never be lost again. Send in your tech tip -- programmer, administrator, security or WebSphere Strategies -- for a chance to receive this cool gadget. McEnroe to the 10th power [Reuters] If mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson gets its way, women's tennis judges could have a lot more than just the players to deal with after a bad call. As part of an $88 million deal with the WTA Tour, audience members may be allowed to send text messages to screens on the court. "You cannot be serious!" Yes, John, it's very serious.   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: Security Tip  Search400: Programmer Tips 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=503242&lid=430668&track=NL-177&ad=503242 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