Issue: 3 - The World of UNIX Business Solutions

In this issue of TrendSetter, our articles focus on business solutions within the context of open UNIX systems. Jim Gregory describes the world of UNIX and Linux server solutions, while Robert Monio focuses in on the world of e-business and web portals. In the Software Corner, we explore a breadth of software knowledge, especially in light of how software solutions continually develop and expand. Mark Waldrep continues his series of articles devoted to stretching today's IT budget dollars, and we hope you find this month's Case Study, which describes an effective migration solution, informative and enlightening.

• From the President's Desk
  "Stretching IT Budget Dollars, Part III" Mark Waldrep evaluates the use of promotions and rebates to help clients conserve tight budgets
  
  
• UNIX Server Solutions:
  Driving Customer Choice in the Enterprise Jim Gregory looks through the future needs in enterprise environments as he offers approaches to streamline applications and lower total cost of ownership.
  
  
• e-Business on Demand Reenergizes Business Growth and Opportunity:
  Portals Leverage IT Investments to Drive Growth and Performance Robert Monio, illustrating the mistakes made during the Dot com explosion, explains how current technology and the use of web portals rights the wrongs of the past decade.
  
  
• "Migration Made Easy: A Case Study of Improved Performance and TCO"
  An international hospitality company found great benefits in improving cost and performance through the migration of a core business application.
  
  
• Software Corner:
  "Achieving Solutions through IT Acquisitions-- Is it Really Possible?" Diane Hage delivers advice on how to ensure that your IT provider is truly adding value through the "solutions" they offer, especially in the context of software solutions.
  
  
• Tech Tip:
  "Up to 8 Times Faster TSM Backups" Orville Lantto provides tips on how to improve the speed of TSM Backups as well as links to a wealth of reference materials and resources.
  
  

Top Ten Signs You Bought a Bad Computer Author Unknown

10. Lower corner of screen has the words "Etch-a-sketch" on it.
9.  The celebrity spokesman is that "Hey Vern!" guy
8.  In order to start it you need some jumper cables and a friends car.
7.  Its slogan is "Pentium: redefining mathematics."
6.  The quick reference manual is 120 pages long.
5.  Whenever you turn it on all the dogs in your neighborhood start howling.
4.  Your screen often displays the message "Ain't it break time yet?"
3.  The manual only contains one sentence, "Good luck."
2.  The only chip inside is a Dorito.
1.  You've decided that your computer is an excellent addition to your paperweight collection.