RE: Midrange expertise on non-midrange stuff

Jeff,

I guess the consensus is to use this list.  Most of the replies were about
having a gab list and a tech list, and not to splinter the tech list any
further.  I read the guidelines when I got them this month and they say only
if it relates to the as/400.  That is a bit gray but seems to imply pc
issues that midrangers encounter but aren't touching an as/400 wouldn't
qualify.  On the other hand, if you work in an as/400 shop you undoubtedly
have PC's and undoubtedly have PC software running on those PC's.  The PC's
probably support the work you do on the as/400 in some way.

I wouldn't object to the PC topics.  Even if the reply is a link to a PC
site, at least you've got something to try out.  And personal testimonials
would be invaluable.

My .02

Phil


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
> [mailto:owner-midrange-l@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Jeff Crosby
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 3:47 PM
> To: Midrange Mailing List
> Subject: Midrange expertise on non-midrange stuff
>
>
> There are times when I want to ask a question or questions on an IT
> topic that is not strictly a midrange topic, but I want midrange
> professionals opinions on the matter.  Where can I ask such questions
> and not be off-topic?
>
> Let me give you an example.  For years, we have used Sidekick 98 as a
> PIM (Personal Information Manager) for everyone.  For various reasons it
> is no longer satisfactory.  I am interested in a single piece of PC
> software that would 1) be a PIM (including to do lists, calendar,
> contacts, etc), 2) be a CRM, 3) handle email and newsgroups, and 4) the
> average 6th grader could learn and use.
>
> If I ask on some PC forum, I will get what the world thinks about the
> situation.  I don't want the world's opinion, I want the opinion of
> midrange professionals because I know how they think.  What is
> acceptable to the world is not necessarily acceptable to we midrangers.
> We have a different standard.  Am I making sense?  Where can I ask this
> kind of stuff?
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> -Jeff
> The opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily
> the opinion of my company.  Unless I say so.


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