Read the original at i Can.
The feedback from my #IBMiStepUp Twitter campaign has been fascinating (more on that campaign here). There are a few retweets of some of the tweets, there are a lot of people who read and comment to me in person later, and yesterday I was attacked for posting negativity and rants. Although, being called a rant of 140 characters is quite a compliment! Several companies and individuals have responded to the #IBMiStepUp request, and have upgraded their websites, marketing, and so on. Slowly, there is a movement towards supporting IBM i and its future, while moving away from the past.
However you view the campaign, it goes on everywhere. At an IBM Champions meeting, I talked with the IBMers responsible for the IBM i landing web page. At the time, the title started with “AS/400″ and the large print was something like “IBM i (including AS/400, iSeries and System i). You may notice that this has been upgraded, and now, the title of the IBM i landing page says: “IBM i (Power Systems software supporting AS/400, iSeries and System i applications)”. The large print now says “IBM i” subtitled with “For Power Systems”. This is wonderful, and it shows IBM’s willingness to respond to the community’s requests.
Of course, IBM must have tens of thousands of web pages, and when people complain about one or more of them mentioning an old brand in the wrong context, I ask them to contact IBM, or talk with an IBMer at an event like COMMON or the RPG & DB2 Summit.
One of the major complaints in our community is that IBM does not update their documentation “quickly” enough. I am sure they have millions of pages to update, and my argument has always been a question of where you would want IBM to invest their dollars. Would you rather IBM spends money upgrading the OS features and functions, or would you like IBM to spend their limited (you know it is) IBM i budget dollars on documentation of every page ever written about our platform?
Recently, I was looking for information about the HTTP server functionality in IBM i. I discovered that the IBM i 6.1 Information Center included a reference to IBM i5/OS PASE. See here:
For a moment, I was stunned – until I realized that IBM i5/OS PASE was probably the name of the product when the documentation was written. I checked the IBM i 7.1 Information Center and discovered the reference was now made to IBM PASE for i – see here: 
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The two things I know from this are that IBM is updating their product names to the new branding, and that IBM is working on their documentation to be current.
Why don’t you find an IBMer and thank them for their support for our platform, and therefore, our community. They are working for you!
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It Consultant desperately seeking long term relationship with single white beach front location
So, after spending the bulk of 2012 working in the desert (Las Vegas Nevada to be more precise) the New Year means it’s time to head back to my spiritual home... for a little rehydration, southern lifestyle and early morning walks on the beach. I'm officially addicted to Charleston, South Carolina. I’m moving out of my condo in Vegas this month, packing up and heading back to Charleston on Feb 1st.
I'm looking to rent a beach-house (no condos please) with at least two bedrooms, preferably first or second row on Folly Beach, Sullivans Island or Isle of Palms. I'm looking for something long term, a minimum of a year preferably longer. As an IT Consultant I work from home - so all I need is a fast internet connection, smartphone, shorts, flip-flops and if the home office has a view of the beach then I'm sold!
Read the original at Geekish Garrulous Grumblings blogs.
It Consultant desperately seeking long term relationship with single white beach front location
So, after spending the bulk of 2012 working in the desert (Las Vegas Nevada to be more precise) the New Year means it’s time to head back to my spiritual home... for a little rehydration, southern lifestyle and early morning walks on the beach. I'm officially addicted to Charleston, South Carolina. I’m moving out of my condo in Vegas this month, packing up and heading back to Charleston on Feb 1st.
I'm looking to rent a beach-house (no condos please) with at least two bedrooms, preferably first or second row on Folly Beach, Sullivans Island or Isle of Palms. I'm looking for something long term, a minimum of a year preferably longer. As an IT Consultant I work from home - so all I need is a fast internet connection, smartphone, shorts, flip-flops and if the home office has a view of the beach then I'm sold!
Read the original at Geekish Garrulous Grumblings blogs.
Read the original at Steve Pitcher.
Read the original at Steve Pitcher.
If you want a memorable website that attracts new customers, a website that explains who you are and explains how to contact you... You've come to the right place.
I have always focussed on quality affordable websites designed and built to your requirements. I offer input where needed but strive to build a site that matches your vision. Over the Years I've developed websites for clients worldwide. Once the website is delivered I still stay with you because building your website is only half of the job, your website needs to be properly marketed to generate fresh visitors and sales.
I've built websites ranging from single pages to complex eCommerce sites allowing customers to interact with each other on a forum. The key is in listening to your needs and creating a solution that exceeds your expectations.
Read the original at Geekish Garrulous Grumblings blogs.
If you want a memorable website that attracts new customers, a website that explains who you are and explains how to contact you... You've come to the right place.
I have always focussed on quality affordable websites designed and built to your requirements. I offer input where needed but strive to build a site that matches your vision. Over the Years I've developed websites for clients worldwide. Once the website is delivered I still stay with you because building your website is only half of the job, your website needs to be properly marketed to generate fresh visitors and sales.
I've built websites ranging from single pages to complex eCommerce sites allowing customers to interact with each other on a forum. The key is in listening to your needs and creating a solution that exceeds your expectations.
Read the original at Geekish Garrulous Grumblings blogs.
January 16, 2013
At our GSLMUG User Group meeting this week, Christoph Heinrich taught us the principles of Agile Application Lifecycle Management and how it can benefit IBM i application development teams. See the presentation in the video below.
Here is the powerpoint file of his presentation.
Read the original at GSLMUG.
Read the original at iDevelop.
