Re: Alternatives to iSeries Access

["Jim Franz" <franz400@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve:
What kind of printing will users need? any afpds or pdf printing?
Anything other than 8x11 simple printing?
Any file transfer capability needed? Transfer from/to MS Excel?
Do you need SSL security?
just a few ideas.
jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Morrison" <smorrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Midrange Systems Technical Discussion" <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 5:01 PM
Subject: Alternatives to iSeries Access


>
> We are curious about alternatives to IBM's iSeries Access/Client Access.
> What TN5250 type products work well? Are some acceptable for casual
access,
> but not tough enough for data entry?
>
> All of our people are using PCs with Ethernet cards, mostly within our
> building, but some do need access through a VPN.
>
>
> Steve Morrison
> Beacon Insurance
> 940-720-4672
>
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