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251. Selling iSeries to Your Management: How to Avoid Being Bob
(Commentary)
Sometimes selling an iSeries solution to management requires more than just making sense.How many times has the iSeries or AS/400 in your shop been overlooked for new projects? Was it because of a lack ...
Created on 13 March 2002
252. Collaboration Services on the iSeries: "Are We There Yet?
(Collaboration & Messaging)
When email just isn't enough anymore!Let's imagine your company has just hired a new sales and marketing manager. She needs to create a new marketing campaign by working with both home-office and regional ...
Created on 05 March 2002
253. NotesSQL to Palm PDA: Try a Little Tenderness
(Development Tools / Utilities)
... with all those business contacts whose names I might have forgotten without my new PDA. Hey! Thanks IBM and Lotus! Next time, how about a free eServer giveaway? Thomas M. Stockwell is Editor in Chief ...
Created on 28 February 2002
254. Palmisano Studies IBM's Futur
(Commentary)
It's not enough to be the world's leading server manufacturer anymore?.IBM's Sam Palmisano gave a masterful presentation of IBM's services strategy in his keynote speech on the closing morning of PartnerWorld ...
Created on 21 February 2002
255. Windows Autopsy
(Commentary)
... goes on inside of Microsoft's mind--may prove to be less important than we once thought. By the time it's all over, we may all be running Linux anyway. Thomas M. Stockwell is Editor in Chief of MCMagOnline. ...
Created on 14 February 2002
256. Microsoft Casts Visual Studio.NET Over Developers
(Analysis of News Events)
... their enterprises? My colleague Tom Stockwell considered one option in his article last week: a wholesale migration away from Java and J2EE. This may be a feasible option for some iSeries shops, but I ...
Created on 11 February 2002
257. JUMPing the Java Habit
(Java)
... And midmarket customers are going to buy it, too. Even if Microsoft owns it lock, stock, and barrel. Why? Because it's simple, and it's what they think they need now! Thomas M. Stockwell is Editor in Chief ...
Created on 07 February 2002
258. Palmisano Elected IBM CEO: A Screenplay by Mario Puzo
(Commentary)
Change, when it comes to IBM, is glacial in its momentum, sort of like watching the The Godfather films I, II, and III back-to-back-to-back in a single viewing. And so, last Tuesday, it seemed that a grand ...
Created on 30 January 2002
259. Testing Out IBM Certification
(General)
... certification process, it seems to be a valid real-world appraisal. See “AS/400 Certification and You,” an IBM white paper by Thomas M. Stockwell, MC, February 1999, (also at www. midrangecomputing.com/mc/99/05) ...
Created on 30 April 1999
260. The Bottom Line on Certification
(General)
... M. Stockwell’s white paper, “AS/400 Certification and You” (MC, February 1999), which is also available at www.midrangecomputing.com/mc/99/05, the International Data Corporation (IDC) has ...
Created on 30 April 1999
261. TechTalk May 1999
(General)
... Stockwell Editor in Chief Midrange Computing Model 170 Setup Woes A key to setting up a new AS/400e series Model 170 sent to you factory-direct is knowing how the 170 has been configured at the IBM ...
Created on 30 April 1999
262. From the Editor: What Do You Know? VPN in V4R4!
(Commentary)
DVPN extends the legendary AS/400 security shield onto the Internet.Do you know about virtual private networking (VPN)? It’s one of the hottest technologies to hit the Internet since...well, since ...
Created on 28 February 1999
263. From The Editor: Java: What’s Really New Under the Sun?
(Commentary)
At the risk of sounding irreverent about the last great programming revolution of the 20th century, did you ever wonder where Sun Microsystems really got Java? I know, I know! Sun swears it got the idea ...
Created on 30 November 1998
264. From the Editor: Oh, they built the ship Titanic to sail the ocean blue
(Commentary)
And they thought they had a ship That the water wouldn’t go through; But, the good Lord raised his hand, Said this ship will never land, It was sad when the great ship went down.” Campfire ...
Created on 31 May 1998
265. Client Access/400 Expert to AS/400 Network Expert: Will Only the Name Be Changed?
(General)
... Expert. This change has been a long time coming and was even discussed as far back as Tom Stockwell’s January/February 1998 editorial letter titled “Are We Still the Newsletter of Client Access/400 ...
Created on 31 May 1998
266. From the Editor: 15 Years, and the Best is Yet to Come!
(Commentary)
This month marks the 15th anniversary of a small newsletter called Datanetworks that was dedicated to helping programmers implement IBM’s minicomputer architecture. Fifteen years ago, Ronald Reagan ...
Created on 30 April 1998
267. From the Editor: Hey, You Green-screeners! Learn or Burn!
(General)
What’s happening to our AS/400 world? Did you ever really believe IBM would put that Lotus Domino thing on the AS/400? How about NT? Did you really think IBM could pull off that coup by slipping NT ...
Created on 31 March 1998
268. Client Access and IBM's Java Initiative: Which Way Is Up
(Java)
... me your thoughts, your suggestions, your emails, and your problems. We’re still dedicated to being the best client/server connectivity newsletter in the industry. You can always reach me at stockwell@midrangecomputing.com. ...
Created on 28 February 1998
269. Is IBM/Lotus the Next Microsoft?
(Commentary)
...  the lines, to see the direction IBM is mapping for the AS/400, and to understand how this unique architecture will impact the productivity of the industry for some time to come. Thomas M. Stockwell i ...
Created on 28 February 1998
270. Midrange Insights--Truth and Consequences: Java Prophets Predict AS/400 Profits
(Commentary)
...  IBM is building a network-centric AS/400. But one question still remains to be answered: When it's built, will anyone come? Thomas M. Stockwell is a technical editor for Midrange Computing. Email him comment ...
Created on 31 January 1998
271. Significa: The Once and Future Microsoft
(Commentary)
... by his PC. But will our companies allow him that same control over our own resources? Thomas M. Stockwell is a technical editor for Midrange Computing. Email him comments and questions at stockwell@ midrangecomputing.com. ...
Created on 31 December 1997
272. The AS/400's TCP/IP Workstation Gatewa
(General)
...  it up and running. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing and editor of Midrange Computing's Client Access/400 Expert newsletter. He has 25 years of experience as a programmer ...
Created on 31 December 1997
273. Finally....My AS/400 Combats the UFOs!
(Commentary)
... using the Network Neighborhood File/New/Folder selection. I renamed the folder Stockwell. Because I had connected to the IFS with CA/400’s Windows 95/NT client, this process was no different than ...
Created on 31 May 1997
274. A SNADS/SMTP Bridge
(General)
... distribution queue that holds the mail until OS/400 sends it out the door. But how, you may be asking, are the SMTP mail addresses (such as stockwell@midrangecomputing.com) mapped from the *ANY TCPHOST ...
Created on 31 December 1996
275. From Rochester to Redmond? Not on your life!
(Analysis of News Events)
... of the industry. If you have a question, or if there’s a topic you want to hear more about, send me an email at stockwell@midrangecomputing.com. We’re constantly scanning the newsgroups and the ...
Created on 31 May 1996
276. Inside Lotus Notes 4.0
(Collaboration & Messaging)
... You'll be hearing a lot more about Notes and the AS/400. We'll keep you informed as the workflow automation market heats up. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. He ...
Created on 30 April 1996
277. In the world of heterogeneous computing the winner is . . .
(Commentary)
... a topic missing, an area neglected, or an interest under-represented, zap me a note at stockwell@as400.com. To make CAE better, I need your feedback and your contributions. With more than 20 years of experience ...
Created on 30 April 1996
278. Building Commitments
(Commentary)
...  rigorous features. Once you've walked through a couple of examples, you'll see how easy it really is to live up to your commitments. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing ...
Created on 31 March 1996
279. SQL Minimalism
(SQL)
... on SQL products or if you're just a simple old OS/400 minimalist like me, this might be just the ticket you need. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. He can be reached ...
Created on 31 March 1996
280. Journal Management on the AS/400
(IBM i (OS/400, i5/OS))
...  robust, systemwide implementation of a magnificent database function. And it comes to us free, compliments of OS/400. Thanks IBM! Here's one you really got right. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technica ...
Created on 29 February 1996
281. TechTalk: Print graphics on the AS/400 with a PC Support conversion trick.
(System Administration)
Q: IBM says you can print images and graphics on the AS/400 using an intelligent printer data stream (IPDS) printer, but no documentation tells you how to put the images onto the machine. When I asked ...
Created on 31 January 1996
282. Advanced AS/400 Print Programming Techniques
(Document Management)
... in print." Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. He can be reached by E-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. REFERENCES Adobe Systems Incorporated. Blue Book: PostScript Langu ...
Created on 31 January 1996
283. Backup and Recovery Software
(High Availability / Disaster Recovery)
... from, you're certain to find exactly what you need. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. He can be reached by E-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Although mirroring is ...
Created on 31 December 1995
284. Getting Started with Query/400
(Business Intelligence)
...  Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. Getting Started with Query/400 Running Queries Outside of Query/400 Once a Query/400 definition has been created by Query/400, ...
Created on 30 November 1995
285. OPNQRYF Demystified
(Business Intelligence)
... is as consistent and robust as DB2/400 itself. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. OPNQRYF Demystified Figure 1: Finding OPNQRYF in the Plethora of AS/400 Query ...
Created on 31 October 1995
286. AnyMail/400
(Collaboration & Messaging)
... Resolution (QIBM_QZMFMSF_ADR_RSL) exit point snap-in program might resolve the address of "Tom Stockwell," whose mail box is in a Microsoft Mail server attached to a LAN connected to the AS/400. This mapping ...
Created on 31 July 1995
287. TechTalk: Workstation Data Management Tips
(RPG)
Everybody likes using the DDS keywords that support the programming of windows. However, if you're running the job across a communications line, you should be aware that windows programming has some drawbacks. ...
Created on 31 July 1995
288. IMHO: Why Would Anyone in His Right Mind Use Client Access/400 Instead of TCP/IP?
(Commentary)
... not be the champagne you've been sipping, but it's a lot better than the tap water. -Thomas M. Stockwell Please, there's enough confusion about communications issues.... Let's not muddy the water. TCP/IP ...
Created on 31 July 1995
289. Fax for the AS/400
(General)
...  is the key to providing the best fit at the best price. Look through these offerings. AS/400 fax has never been more exciting. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing ...
Created on 31 July 1995
290. IMHO: Should midrange professionals become certified?
(Commentary)
... a certificate for future success. Certification is coming, to be sure, but it's not here yet. Too much is changing too quickly. The midrange certification process?unfortunately?is not. ?Thomas M. Stockwell ...
Created on 30 June 1995
291. IMHO: MC's Technical Editors Debate Current Issue
(Commentary)
...  better network management tools. And so far, there's only one vendor out there who's selling me a piece of that solution. Thanks IBM! Thanks for listening! This is a good start! --Thomas M. Stockwell ...
Created on 31 May 1995
292. IMHO: MC's Technical Editors Debate Current Issue
(Commentary)
... follow function! -Thomas M. Stockwell The AS/400 stacks up well with its competitors in many areas, such as security, database technology, and reliability. However, its text-based user interface is not ...
Created on 30 April 1995
293. Create Your Own Automated Training Lab
(General)
...  hopeless. It just becomes one more potential course topic for the automated training lab. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. He's established a number of automate ...
Created on 30 April 1995
294. IMHO: MC's Technical Editors Debate Current Issue
(Commentary)
IBM is transforming the architecture of the AS/400 into what they call an "open system." They're offering more connectivity options, improved application portability, and RISC technology. All of this is ...
Created on 31 March 1995
295. IMHO: MC's Technical Editors Debate Current Issue
(Commentary)
... and get back to a good old game of "80 Column Punch Card Pickup!" After all, that's really what business computing is all about. Isn't it? RPG is dead! Long Live RPG! Oh boy.... - Thomas M. Stockwell ...
Created on 28 February 1995
296. RUNQRY, Run Deep!
(IBM i (OS/400, i5/OS))
... No programming was required, just a bit of knowledge and your secret decoder command. RUNQRY cuts to the chase. RUNQRY gets the job done. And RUNQRY runs deep. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical ...
Created on 31 January 1995
297. IMHO: MC's Technical Editors Debate Current Issue
(Commentary)
... Window 95? Bill says, "Yes you will!" Lou says, "Let my customers decide." - Thomas M. Stockwell Here's the scenario: 5,000 years from now, archeologists have unearthed the remains of IBM's corporate ...
Created on 31 January 1995
298. A Simple Pipe Called OVRPRTF
(CL)
... by increasing our efficiency. All it takes is a little planning and understanding of OS/400. Thomas M. Stockwell is a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing. REFERENCE CL Reference (SC41-0030, ...
Created on 30 November 1994
299. Implementing POSTNET
(IT Infrastructure - Other)
... cost of implementing POSTNET is recouped with each mailing. T.M. Stockwell is an associate technical editor for Midrange Computing. REFERENCES For more information about postal regulations, you should ...
Created on 31 March 1994
300. Adv Function Printing Utilities/400 & Barcoding
(Document Management)
... might suddenly find that they're more interested in expanding the use of the technology within your organization. And that's always the best recommendation for any utility program. T.M. Stockwell is an ...
Created on 28 February 1994