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RE: Keypoint and Linux?
by Kelsay, Brian - Kansas City, MO 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

I'll admit I was wrong about Cobol being a database. I guess it is in the sense that an encrypted text file or a spreadsheet could be considered the same. But you should at least admit that you are dealing with an old piece of crap. And I mean that in the nicest possible way. ;-) >-----Original Message----- >From: On Behalf Of RtX >Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 1:19 PM > >On 11/16/06, Jeremy Fowler <JFowler(a)westrope.com> wrote: >> Cobol is a programming language but it stores its data in >binary flat >> files. So in a sense it is its own database. There are applications >> that can extract data out of cobol files, but it's a messy >task. There >> is no such beast as an ODBC Cobol driver... > >I knew Cobol was/is a programming language. Someone pointed >the obvious out for me. Thanks. True, there is no ODBC Cobol >driver. Could make things interesting in data conversion. We'll see. > >> We had a Cobol based Agency Management system here four >years ago. We >> ended up moving to a SQL based solution from another vendor. We did >> have to extract some data from the Cobol app, but luckily the new >> vendor had experience with our old system and was able to do >that for >> us. The data wasn't very pretty. > >Did your vendor have to write a data conversion app? I would assume so. > >> I would recommend your client shop around for a more technologically >> advanced trucking system. Or have one designed. > >My client is happy with the current software so shopping is >probably not an option. >

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Free Software Mapping Project
by Luke -Jr 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

I suggest we discuss this more either in #kclug or I could start a new channel specifically for it... In particular, we want to see what our planned features are (preferably anything everyone suggests), priorities, and such before we actually start coding. So this would be not just for developers and mappers, but for anyone who would want to use it (which might not require a GPS-- I'd like to support triangulation based on wireless AP signal strengths). :)

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RE: Keypoint and Linux?
by Kelsay, Brian - Kansas City, MO 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

Run? How would it use a Cobol database? Cobol is a programming language. There are GNU Cobol components for compiling (gcc, may have to add an extension), but I've never heard of a Cobol database. I'm working with a Sybase database modeling tool on Windows right now (Power Builder 11) and it can work with basically any database and supposedly reverse engineer obscure ones, so they tell me. I'm going to make a broad statement and say that any ODBC-enabled database will work with Winders and you should be able to get it to work with Linux too. Any input from DBAs? >-----Original Message----- >From: On Behalf Of RtX >Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 11:00 AM > >Keypoint did say that they have a few clients running RedHat >Linux for this purpose. They said it uses a Cobol database. > >Suggestions or comments? > >-- >RtX... > >Ty Unes - Overland Park, Ks. >riverty(a)gmail.com

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Keypoint and Linux?
by RtX 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

A client of mine is running his trucking operation using Transcore's Keypoint Trucking Software. His current server is a 486-DX2 vintage machine running SCO UNIX. He has serial terminals to "shell in" to the server. I'm in charge of upgrading his setup. He wants Windblows clients (XP Home most likely) and a new server. I wanted to know if anyone has successfully converted this software to Linux? Seems like it would/could work. Keypoint wants to sell him a highly overpriced, under-rated SCO server but I'm not interested in supporting a SCO UNIX box. I would like to build the server "in-house" and run some flavor of Linux. Keypoint did say that they have a few clients running RedHat Linux for this purpose. They said it uses a Cobol database. Suggestions or comments? -- RtX... Ty Unes - Overland Park, Ks. riverty(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: [DISCUSS] Petreley calls for action
by Don Ellis 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

Do any of you guys know where Nick Petreley came from? --Don Ellis ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Craig Buchek <...> Date: Nov 15, 2006 4:38 PM Subject: Re: [DISCUSS] Petreley calls for action To: discuss(a)sluug.org That reminds me. Does anyone have any connections w/ Nick Petreley? In a recent article, he talked about flying back to visit Missouri. I was wondering if it was through St. Louis or Kansas City. If anyone knows, and he frequently comes through St. Louis, I figure we could invite him to speak at a meeting the next time he's in town. Thanks, Craig ------- St. Louis Unix Users Group - http://www.sluug.org/ To unsubscribe from the SLUUG discussion mailing list, send a message to discuss-request(a)sluug.org with the word 'unsubscribe' as the body

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Re: Fwd: [DISCUSS] Petreley calls for action
by James R. Sissel 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

> Do any of you guys know where Nick Petreley came from? Mr. and Mrs. Petreley?

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RE: MapLinx or ESRI Buisness Map OSS Replacement
by Kelsay, Brian - Kansas City, MO 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

I guess Google Maps, Google Earth and Yahoo Maps won't work? >-----Original Message----- >From: On Behalf Of Dale Beams >Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 9:50 AM > >I am looking for a MapLinx, Microsoft Maps or ESRI Buisness >Map Replacement in OSS Software. Is there any such beast out >there? On-line services will work as well if they provide the >same functionality. > >Dale Beams >

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Linux migration study
by Buchen, Amy 13 Nov '06

13 Nov '06

Hi all, I'm conducting a study for a Harvard Business School professor on the costs associated with migrations between different Linux distributions, and I am looking for companies that have undergone a migration like this. Does anyone have any contacts for IT professionals at large companies (500+ full time employees) who have migrated from one Linux distribution to another? I can provide an honorarium of $200 to the company IT individuals willing to participate in the study. It will involve a 30 to 45-minute phone conversation. I am not looking for external consultants who have done migrations, but specifically someone who works for a large company that has undergone a Linux migration. Thank you for any advice or assistance. Amy abuchen(a)key-inc.com

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Job Opportunity
by Kyle Sexton 13 Nov '06

13 Nov '06

All, My company has a job opening in the Network Operations Center that I thought might interest users on this list. Please go to http://www.gsihosting.com/careers/submit-resume-to-gsi.aspx to submit your resume. Support Specialist 8:00am-4:30pm Job Description: Responsible for the configuration, operation, and administration of servers running Windows and Linux. Design and implement solutions to customer issues. Take incoming calls from valued customers to assist with a variety of issues. Help customers on both dedicated and shared server platforms. Install PC components in order to fit server requirements. Create cross connects from core routers to customer end-points. Perform daily maintenance and monitoring of core infrastructure (Power, Air Conditioning, and Security). Assist with workstation support and deployment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Install and configure Windows - Install and configure Linux - Monitor servers and respond to server issues - Develop accurate solutions to customer problems - Assist customers on the telephone - Configure ports on switches - Add/Remove/Change firewall rules - Document problem resolution procedures - Dependable regular attendance DUTIES: - Respond effectively and promptly to customer issues - Act on any server problems to restore functionality - Daily monitoring of environmental conditions - Communicates effectively with peers - Assist internally with workstation support and server support - Performing tasks related to backups and off-site storage of GSI and client data SUPPORTING JOB FUNCTIONS: - Assist with support of custom software application - Wire and cable of network infrastructure as demand arises REQURIED SKILLS: - Linux - Scripting and Automation(Perl or VBScript) - Windows Server (2000/2003) - IIS 5 and 6 - Server Applications (FTP/E-Mail/Telnet/HTTP) - Communications Skills - Strong or Excellent - MCP/MCSE - Highly Preferable -- Kyle Sexton

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To Phil Re: Linux Friendly Network Cameras
by Luke-Jr 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

Phil: Reply attached to ML, since your email host is buggy and rejecting legitimate email from servers that never send spam.

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