July 2000

• From the Editor in Chief -
• IBM DeveloperWorks Cuts Swath to Developers' Lairs - IBM's Chris Bahr leads you down the developerWorks path and shows developers how to take advantage of this new IBM Web site.
• Catch On to Web Tech Support - Online self-service support is growing fast. Pam Jones explores what's available now in this evolving market and what to expect in the future.
• The Hunt Is Over: IBM Electronic Services for AS/400 - For AS/400 users frustrated with searching for comprehensive service and support, Johanna Rowley says the hunt may be over.
• Zooming In on iPTFs - You can retrieve AS/400 Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) over the Internet. Find out from Craig Pelkie how to use this convenient method for keeping your system up-to-date.
• All Aboard! The Midrange Express - Sharon L. Hofman explains that you can satisfy customers' demands and generate revenue with IBM's Midrange Express for AS/400.
• What's the ASP Buzz? - NEWS/400 and SAS Research surveyed hundreds of AS/400 customers and vendors about the application service provider (ASP) market. Here's what they had to say.
• Business Philosophy 101: Life in the Fast Lane - Do you ever wonder where your company's style fits in today's corporate universe? Find out what company your company keeps — and why — in this article by Glenn Meyers.
• Contributors -
• AS/400 Product Guy: Taking a Shortcut to the Web -
• By the Way... Set the OS/400 Free - Alan Zwiren puts forth an interesting proposition that could make OS/400 a household name.
• AS/400 Speculator: Praying for the Recovery - The AS/400 has reached a critical stage in its life cycle. Although users have plenty to be optimistic about, IBM's actions during the next 12 to 18 months will largely determine whether the system has a future.
• Closing the Deal: Warning: You Are Now Entering the Comfort Zone - If your enthusiasm and output have flatlined, you may have entered the next dimension known as the comfort zone. Bernie Cronin provides some helpful techniques that can rev up your performance and get you back in the game.
• The Lighter Side: Earn Free Money Instantly!!! - Here's an e-mail that was brought to our attention recently about some exciting new online services.
• Essentials -