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There is a growing group of programmers and developers who are dedicated to creating an open-source movement for the iSeries world. But until recently, it seemed that this group's primary objective had been to create an index of the growing number of free software packages for the iSeries. Yes, there are many programmer tools that run on OS/400 readily available for free download.

 

Here is a partial list of free tools or utilities that you can download to your iSeries.

  • CGI TOOLS A service program of procedures that allow you to use CGI programming APIs more easily
  • DBG/400 A collection of integrated utilities that help set up a test environment
  • Work with Database File A database update utility that allows you to view or modify the contents of a database file
  • iSeries-toolkit A collection of tools and utilities that can get you started programming in RPG IV
  • JTOpen The open source version of the IBM toolbox for Java
  • AS/400 FeedBack Ware A set of programmer utilities written by Craig Rutledge
  • CGI Developer Tools "CGIDEV2" A collection of CGI procedures written by Mel Rothman of IBM Rochester, wrapped together with some useful commands that make creating CGI Web applications much easier

In addition, a new organization is being formed as I write this--the iSeries Open Source Organization (http://www.iseriesopensource.org). They will soon have a Web site up, and, hopefully, they'll offer some free open-source downloads. Right now, the site is still under construction, but it seems like they're doing something promising. I'll keep you posted on their progress.

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