Re: Thin Clients and the AS/400 -- MIDRANGE-L

Rob Berendt wrote:
> 
> 1)  Why use Notes on the NT IPCS instead of Native on the 400?

I already have an NT server IPCS thats not doing much.  I am not looking
to put it on one of my production AS/400 boxes natively and take
processing cycles away from them.  

> 2)  We have some users here who are using Notes via webbrowsers.  Notes has 
>templates you want to apply against
> their Notes databases to make them more browser friendly.  Also there is/were 
>some limitations.  Forwarding a message
> was one that was unable with the browser.  One user, who'll I'll classify as 
>a frustrated Dilbert, (several networked PC's
>  at his home, assigned the oldest PC in the department), had to use the 
>browser because his PC wouldn't run Notes
> without crashing several times a day.  He detested the browser and was 
>somewhat grateful when this situation was
> resolved.  Other people get their jobs done and don't give a rip.  Figuring 
>out how to do personal address book
> maintenance was a trip.

Yes, I am aware that there are some limitations.  I am looking to kill
several birds with one stone however.  I do not want to have to install
a Notes Client, Client Access, and the World Vision software emulator
for JDEdwards.  One solution would be great.  It would save time
installing and configuring, along with PC resources.  

> 3)  How often do you have to call in for support on Netstations?  Frankly IBM 
>support on Netstations is the pits.  I
> highly recommend their support for all other areas except this.  Don't expect 
>a call back within 24 hours.  If you
> open a problem via the Internet do not expect them to be able to read.  Don't 
>bother marking the preferred
> response as Voice, it ain't going to happen.  That's okay anyways because the 
>first response is going to be a
> recommendation that you upgrade your netstation to the latest release (not 
>really a bad idea) even though
> you have a dozen other 400's running the same version without the problem.  
>Then they'll recommend a PTF
> called SF99082.  This is to slow you down because it can only arrive via 
>courier and they don't have a clue
> as to what, if any, PTF's on it will address your problem.
> 
Thanx.  I will take your input under consideration.  I still have quite
a bit of investigating to get done.
Gary
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