RE: MAPICS II and 9404

The issue of turning a clock back on an AS/400 as a way to get around
the Y2K problem has been discussed in great depth on different
newsgroups and lists that I participate in.  It always comes back to the
fact that there are a LOT of issues and problems with doing that and it
may be more work than converting the code to Y2K compliancy.  It's
definitely not a "silver bullet"!

If you have unmodified MAPICS II, I'd think seriously about upgrading to
MAPICS/DB or XA.  I know that they are Y2K compliant.  If it is
modified, then you have a serious problem with little time left.  Get a
consultant that knows MAPICS well and get started, whether it's
converting the code or upgrading.

Dave

> ----------
> From:         Stephanie Coulshaw[SMTP:scoulshaw@aimtronics.com]
> Reply To:     MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Sent:         Thursday, February 25, 1999 10:02 AM
> To:   'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com'
> Subject:      MAPICS II and 9404
> 
> Hello!
> 
> I have just been given an AS400 9404 running MAPICS II to look after.
> I am 
> completely unfamiliar with this system and could really use some help.
> Our 
> previous system manager has left the company so I have no in-house 
> resources.
> 
> Is there anyone here using this system?  I've been asked to look into
> the 
> feasibility of turning the clock back on the system to continue
> running 
> past the end of the year.  Has anyone experimented with this?
> 
> TIA
> 
> Stephanie Coulshaw
> IT Coordinator
> Aimtronics Corporation
> Kanata, Ontario, Canada
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