Re: Article Mainframe Stolen
Paul Gilmartin wrote: On Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:46:40 -0500, Rick Fochtman wrote: The proliferation of the PC has resulted in another proliferation: that of self-proclaimed "experts" that know next to nothing, but have loud voices. Ah, yes. I suspect we're all nostalgic for the pre-PC proliferation days when there were no self-proclaimed "experts" that knew next to nothing, but had loud voices. -- We had them then, too. Just not so many and not so believable to the average news reader/watcher. The credibility of the so-called "experts" continues to grow as the gullibility of the average person continues to grow with it. Witness the growth of "Identity Theft" as more and more people shop online and respond to ads of questionable nature. Rick -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Arthur Gutowski Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 7:50 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen On Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:19:08 -0400, Thompson, Steve wrote: >-Original Message- >From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On >Behalf Of Schwarz, Barry A > >There is no more worse than worst. > > > >So does that mean that wurst is chopped liver? So, then, is the knock better, or is the wurst best? (Sorry, it's Friday, and I couldn't resist.) Or is Liver worst? (and on it goes for a Friday) Regards, Steve Thompson -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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On Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:19:08 -0400, Thompson, Steve wrote: >-Original Message- >From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On >Behalf Of Schwarz, Barry A > >There is no more worse than worst. > > > >So does that mean that wurst is chopped liver? So, then, is the knock better, or is the wurst best? (Sorry, it's Friday, and I couldn't resist.) Art -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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On Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:46:40 -0500, Rick Fochtman wrote: >... >The proliferation of the PC has resulted in another proliferation: that >of self-proclaimed "experts" that know next to nothing, but have loud >voices. >... Oh, come on! We've existed and proliferated long before PCs! :-) Pat O'Keefe -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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On Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:46:40 -0500, Rick Fochtman wrote: > >The proliferation of the PC has resulted in another proliferation: that >of self-proclaimed "experts" that know next to nothing, but have loud >voices. > Ah, yes. I suspect we're all nostalgic for the pre-PC proliferation days when there were no self-proclaimed "experts" that knew next to nothing, but had loud voices. -- gil -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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Hey Rick. I live about 8 miles from lake Michigan. Let me know when they start that process! Eric (Sorry everyone - I couldn't resist) Eric Bielefeld Sr. Systems Programmer Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-475-7434 - Original Message - From: "Rick Fochtman" Yes there is worse than "worst". We call them LAWYERS. What do you call 100,000 lawyers on the bottom of Lake Michigan? A GOOD START!!! :-) Rick --- -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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Yup, the entire line of MP3000s (all 3 of them - I don't count the model 55 and 75 as real MP3000s) were just a bit bigger than a 2 drawer file cabinet. >From IBM spec's: Physical Specifications * Width: 520 mm (20.0 inches) * Depth: 1,110 mm (43.0 inches) * Height: 819 mm (31.5 inches) * Weight: 155 kg maximum, 100 kg base (340 pounds maximum, 220 pounds base) Note: This 340-pound system unit is fully configured with 16 DASD, integrated battery backup, CD-ROM, floppy drive, N+1 power, DAT tape drive, and all PCI slots filled. In the base configuration, there are only three 9 GB DASD, N+1 power, CD-ROM, floppy drive, and the DAT tape drive. So at somewhere between 220 and 340 pounds, it was definitely "stealable". Rex -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Hal Merritt Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:31 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen As I recall, our MP3000 was just a tad larger than a two drawer file cabinet. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Schwarz, Barry A Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:14 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen An MP3000 must be lot smaller and lighter than our MP2003 on which I would gladly hang a "steal me" sign if it would save the cost of paying someone to haul it away. My computer room has a ramp and if the 6 ft 1500 lb machine rolled over the thief on the way down we'd probably be liable. -Original Message- From: Pommier, Rex R. Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:41 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen MP3000 with internal disk? Yes, I know the updates tell us that the computer wasn't a mainframe, but there are/were mainframes that had data in the frame of the machine - plus it has the benefit of being small enough to fairly easily steal. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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> The Y2K office which coordinated all of the efforts for an oil company > I worked at got a report that its 2 fairly new supertankers had Y2K > vunerabilities (obviously they got fixed prior to Y2K). My small > town's volunteer fire department got a fix for one of their fire > engines for a maintenance computer chip that would not allow the > engine to start if past maintenance interval. Since a fair number of > members were also mechanics at the local car dealership and related > gas station and body repair shop, they knew how to bypass to bypass > the problem but it wasn't the sort of thing you would want to deal > with on the way to the fire. I don't believe that I heard about any > known problems with cars. In one of the local offices where I work, staff were at their computers, monitoring their systems, on the night of Y2K. And right at the stroke Of midnight, some clever fellow turned off the lights. There was subdued panic until he turned them back on again. :) Regards, Allen Gainsford -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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Schwarz, Barry A wrote: There is no more worse than worst. -Original Message- From: Chase, John Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:05 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen Like politicians, only worse? -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html Yes there is worse than "worst". We call them LAWYERS. What do you call 100,000 lawyers on the bottom of Lake Michigan? A GOOD START!!! :-) Rick --- Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, other days you're the statue. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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As I recall, our MP3000 was just a tad larger than a two drawer file cabinet. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Schwarz, Barry A Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:14 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen An MP3000 must be lot smaller and lighter than our MP2003 on which I would gladly hang a "steal me" sign if it would save the cost of paying someone to haul it away. My computer room has a ramp and if the 6 ft 1500 lb machine rolled over the thief on the way down we'd probably be liable. -Original Message- From: Pommier, Rex R. Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:41 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen MP3000 with internal disk? Yes, I know the updates tell us that the computer wasn't a mainframe, but there are/were mainframes that had data in the frame of the machine - plus it has the benefit of being small enough to fairly easily steal. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Schwarz, Barry A Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:17 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen There is no more worse than worst. So does that mean that wurst is chopped liver? -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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There is no more worse than worst. -Original Message- From: Chase, John Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:05 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen Like politicians, only worse? -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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An MP3000 must be lot smaller and lighter than our MP2003 on which I would gladly hang a "steal me" sign if it would save the cost of paying someone to haul it away. My computer room has a ramp and if the 6 ft 1500 lb machine rolled over the thief on the way down we'd probably be liable. -Original Message- From: Pommier, Rex R. Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:41 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen MP3000 with internal disk? Yes, I know the updates tell us that the computer wasn't a mainframe, but there are/were mainframes that had data in the frame of the machine - plus it has the benefit of being small enough to fairly easily steal. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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> -Original Message- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [On Behalf Of Rick Fochtman > > [ snip ] > > > Another fine example of "know-nothings" trying to "inform" the general > public. Remember all the flap about Y2K causing power and water systems > to shut down? Your car no longer working "because it's computer controlled"? > > The proliferation of the PC has resulted in another proliferation: that > of self-proclaimed "experts" that know next to nothing, but have loud > voices. Like politicians, only worse? -jc- -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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On 16 Jul 2009 09:48:19 -0700, in bit.listserv.ibm-main you wrote: >> much snipped >> >Another fine example of "know-nothings" trying to "inform" the general >public. Remember all the flap about Y2K causing power and water systems >to shut down? Your car no longer working "because it's computer controlled"? The Y2K office which coordinated all of the efforts for an oil company I worked at got a report that its 2 fairly new supertankers had Y2K vunerabilities (obviously they got fixed prior to Y2K). My small town's volunteer fire department got a fix for one of their fire engines for a maintenance computer chip that would not allow the engine to start if past maintenance interval. Since a fair number of members were also mechanics at the local car dealership and related gas station and body repair shop, they knew how to bypass to bypass the problem but it wasn't the sort of thing you would want to deal with on the way to the fire. I don't believe that I heard about any known problems with cars. > >The proliferation of the PC has resulted in another proliferation: that >of self-proclaimed "experts" that know next to nothing, but have loud >voices. > >Rick > -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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Lizette Koehler wrote: From the Palistine Herold in Palestine TX. This was repeated in the Enterprise e-Mag. Apparently when you steal the "MAINFRAME" the data is on it. Lizette Mainframe computer stolen from local TVCC campus By PAUL STONE The Palestine Herald PALESTINE — A “mainframe computer” containing confidential student information was stolen over the weekend from the Palestine campus of Trinity Valley Community College, according to local authorities. Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor told the Herald-Press Monday that the computer was stolen from an office inside the Anderson Building at the rear of the campus which is located on Texas 19, north of the Palestine city limits. The building houses the college’s EMT, cosmotology and nursing classes, he added. The sheriff said the break-in apparently occurred sometime between 10 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday when it was discovered by a school employee. Taylor said the computer included student and class information, including grades. “Unfortunately, there’s personal information on there,” the sheriff said. Also reported stolen from a separate office in the same building was $30 cash and a $200 check, according to Taylor. Additionally, a glass container filled with urine was discovered in the office where the money was stolen, according to the sheriff. The suspect(s) gained entry into the Anderson Building by prying open a back door, according to Taylor. “There was some evidence removed at the scene,” Taylor said. “We don’t have any named suspects at this time.” Estimated amount of damage was unknown as of mid-afternoon Monday. “Of course, they cut a lot of wires (to take the mainframe computer),” the sheriff said. “There will be a lot of damage.” --- Another fine example of "know-nothings" trying to "inform" the general public. Remember all the flap about Y2K causing power and water systems to shut down? Your car no longer working "because it's computer controlled"? The proliferation of the PC has resulted in another proliferation: that of self-proclaimed "experts" that know next to nothing, but have loud voices. Rick -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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Indeed. It does not matter what is said afterwards. Only the 'first liar' counts. A 'mainframe' used only for surveillance? Geez. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Mary Anne Matyaz Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:20 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Article Mainframe Stolen They've updated it now, it wasn't a mainframe. But you can bet there will be be CIO's out there looking for mainframe security cables. :) MA http://www.tylerpaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090714/NEWS01/907149985/0/FRONTPAGE *UPDATE: Computer Theft at East Texas Campus Was Not Mainframe* >From staff and wire reports An Associated Press report that thieves had stolen the mainframe computer with student information from the Palestine campus of Trinity Valley Community College is incorrect, according to the college's public information officer. Jennifer Hannigan told TylerPaper.com the computer stolen was "used only for our computer surveillance system," adding that it contained no student or personnel records." Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor told the Palestine Herald-Press says the break-in happened over the weekend, with a back door pried open. On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Lizette Koehler wrote: > From the Palistine Herold in Palestine TX. This was repeated in the > Enterprise e-Mag. > > Apparently when you steal the "MAINFRAME" the data is on it. > > > Lizette > > > > Mainframe computer stolen from local TVCC campus > > By PAUL STONE > The Palestine Herald > > PALESTINE - A "mainframe computer" containing confidential student > information was stolen over the weekend from the Palestine campus of Trinity > Valley Community College, according to local authorities. > > Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor told the Herald-Press Monday that the > computer was stolen from an office inside the Anderson Building at the rear > of the campus which is located on Texas 19, north of the Palestine city > limits. The building houses the college's EMT, cosmotology and nursing > classes, he added. > > The sheriff said the break-in apparently occurred sometime between 10 a.m. > Friday and 8 a.m. Monday when it was discovered by a school employee. > > Taylor said the computer included student and class information, including > grades. > > "Unfortunately, there's personal information on there," the sheriff said. > > Also reported stolen from a separate office in the same building was $30 > cash and a $200 check, according to Taylor. > > Additionally, a glass container filled with urine was discovered in the > office where the money was stolen, according to the sheriff. > > The suspect(s) gained entry into the Anderson Building by prying open a > back door, according to Taylor. > > "There was some evidence removed at the scene," Taylor said. "We don't have > any named suspects at this time." > > Estimated amount of damage was unknown as of mid-afternoon Monday. > > "Of course, they cut a lot of wires (to take the mainframe computer)," the > sheriff said. "There will be a lot of damage." > > --- > > -- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO > Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html > -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Article Mainframe Stolen
MP3000 with internal disk? Yes, I know the updates tell us that the computer wasn't a mainframe, but there are/were mainframes that had data in the frame of the machine - plus it has the benefit of being small enough to fairly easily steal. Rex -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Lizette Koehler Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:42 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Article Mainframe Stolen >From the Palistine Herold in Palestine TX. This was repeated in the Enterprise e-Mag. Apparently when you steal the "MAINFRAME" the data is on it. Lizette -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Lizette Koehler Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 11:42 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Article Mainframe Stolen >From the Palistine Herold in Palestine TX. This was repeated in the Enterprise e-Mag. Apparently when you steal the "MAINFRAME" the data is on it. Lizette >From the college's website: No information stolen during weekend theft Monday, July 13, 2009 / We here at Trinity Valley Community College are saddened and angered by the events of this weekend's break-in at TVCC-Palestine. Information reported by area media outlets regarding this incident is in error. We want to assure our students that absolutely no student, personnel or other confidential information was contained on the computer stolen during the weekend theft. The terminal which was taken was wired only to the security surveillance system and was used specifically for surveillance video. TVCC takes all possible precautions to maintain the security and confidentiality of personal data. In the aftermath of this event, we are dedicated to recovering the stolen property. The college is working diligently with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office to apprehend those who are responsible for this incident. We are asking anyone who may have information on the theft to please contact the sheriff's department. Students should watch our website at www.tvcc.edu for more information as it develops. -- Regards, Steve Thompson -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
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They've updated it now, it wasn't a mainframe. But you can bet there will be be CIO's out there looking for mainframe security cables. :) MA http://www.tylerpaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090714/NEWS01/907149985/0/FRONTPAGE *UPDATE: Computer Theft at East Texas Campus Was Not Mainframe* >From staff and wire reports An Associated Press report that thieves had stolen the mainframe computer with student information from the Palestine campus of Trinity Valley Community College is incorrect, according to the college's public information officer. Jennifer Hannigan told TylerPaper.com the computer stolen was "used only for our computer surveillance system," adding that it contained no student or personnel records." Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor told the Palestine Herald-Press says the break-in happened over the weekend, with a back door pried open. On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Lizette Koehler wrote: > From the Palistine Herold in Palestine TX. This was repeated in the > Enterprise e-Mag. > > Apparently when you steal the "MAINFRAME" the data is on it. > > > Lizette > > > > Mainframe computer stolen from local TVCC campus > > By PAUL STONE > The Palestine Herald > > PALESTINE — A “mainframe computer” containing confidential student > information was stolen over the weekend from the Palestine campus of Trinity > Valley Community College, according to local authorities. > > Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor told the Herald-Press Monday that the > computer was stolen from an office inside the Anderson Building at the rear > of the campus which is located on Texas 19, north of the Palestine city > limits. The building houses the college’s EMT, cosmotology and nursing > classes, he added. > > The sheriff said the break-in apparently occurred sometime between 10 a.m. > Friday and 8 a.m. Monday when it was discovered by a school employee. > > Taylor said the computer included student and class information, including > grades. > > “Unfortunately, there’s personal information on there,” the sheriff said. > > Also reported stolen from a separate office in the same building was $30 > cash and a $200 check, according to Taylor. > > Additionally, a glass container filled with urine was discovered in the > office where the money was stolen, according to the sheriff. > > The suspect(s) gained entry into the Anderson Building by prying open a > back door, according to Taylor. > > “There was some evidence removed at the scene,” Taylor said. “We don’t have > any named suspects at this time.” > > Estimated amount of damage was unknown as of mid-afternoon Monday. > > “Of course, they cut a lot of wires (to take the mainframe computer),” the > sheriff said. “There will be a lot of damage.” > > --- > > -- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO > Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html > -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Article Mainframe Stolen
>From the Palistine Herold in Palestine TX. This was repeated in the >Enterprise e-Mag. Apparently when you steal the "MAINFRAME" the data is on it. Lizette Mainframe computer stolen from local TVCC campus By PAUL STONE The Palestine Herald PALESTINE — A “mainframe computer” containing confidential student information was stolen over the weekend from the Palestine campus of Trinity Valley Community College, according to local authorities. Anderson County Sheriff Greg Taylor told the Herald-Press Monday that the computer was stolen from an office inside the Anderson Building at the rear of the campus which is located on Texas 19, north of the Palestine city limits. The building houses the college’s EMT, cosmotology and nursing classes, he added. The sheriff said the break-in apparently occurred sometime between 10 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Monday when it was discovered by a school employee. Taylor said the computer included student and class information, including grades. “Unfortunately, there’s personal information on there,” the sheriff said. Also reported stolen from a separate office in the same building was $30 cash and a $200 check, according to Taylor. Additionally, a glass container filled with urine was discovered in the office where the money was stolen, according to the sheriff. The suspect(s) gained entry into the Anderson Building by prying open a back door, according to Taylor. “There was some evidence removed at the scene,” Taylor said. “We don’t have any named suspects at this time.” Estimated amount of damage was unknown as of mid-afternoon Monday. “Of course, they cut a lot of wires (to take the mainframe computer),” the sheriff said. “There will be a lot of damage.” --- -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html