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Lori  wrote:
>I thought AS/400 didn't have as much of a y2k problem.  not true?
>
>--Lori
>

BIG  MYTH  - It has problems too !

Lori,the system[hardware & Operating system+ licensed Program Products] is
Y2K Ready / Compliant  or whatever the words or the day  but the
applications and infrastructures are subject to "all" the same issues &
concerns. Contrary to what users want to think IBM or the manufacturer does
not own that responsibility].  The 400 does by nature of it's architecture
have some advantages. but many [70%] are delaying to & beyond the limit of
full remediation. Even considering the positive advantages the system
architecture brings to the table.  These are the SMEs that  will bring the
Giant corporations to their  knees in the suply cahin & client relationships.

Many are  accustom to being shielded by IBM  from technological change for
over  two decades of  advancement.  That's Cool . But the application
stuff, supply chain, inter/infrastructure, e- business and  all the rest of
user owned is theirs to address. It  just cannot be  done at the system
level.  It is heuristic in nature !

IBM is making an effort to get the word out through its Partners in
Developemnt Group and at national user group meetings.


Glenn
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