Author Archives: Roger Lacroix

My name is Roger Lacroix and I am a die hard programmer. I have been programming since the 80s. My favorite programming languages are Java, C and Rexx. I have worked in the airline, retail but I have spent most of my time doing middleware work in the financial services industry. In 1994, I was introduced to IBM MQ (aka WebSphere MQ & MQSeries) and I thought it was the next best thing since man created fire. This blog will be about IBM MQ, Java, C, Rexx and any other interesting items that I can think of. I hope you enjoy it.

Are you still running WebSphere MQ v6?

October 17, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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If you are still running your MQ environment using WebSphere MQ v6 then you are using unsupported software!! WebSphere MQ v6 End of Service date was September 30th, 2012 (just over 2 weeks ago). http://www.ibm.com/software/websphere/support/lifecycle/ So, if you are running WebSphere MQ v6 and you have a problem, “who you gonna call?” – nobody because […]

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Free IBM e-book: IBM Software for System z for Dummies

October 17, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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IBM is giving away free copies of the e-book: IBM Software for System z for Dummies https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/signup.do?source=swg-102GW14W In this book you’ll learn about System z’s unique capabilities, enabling customers to: – Deliver a robust private cloud infrastructure – Mine business data for critical decisions and maximum value – Provideultimate security and integrity of critical data […]

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WebSphere MQ Advanced v7.5 and WebSphere MQ Advanced for z/OS v7.1

October 11, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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IBM is now offering 2 new “combo products” called WebSphere MQ Advanced v7.5 and WebSphere MQ Advanced for z/OS v7.1. For a single price, WebSphere MQ Advanced v7.5 includes: WebSphere MQ WebSphere MQ Managed File Transfer Service WebSphere MQ Advanced Message Security WebSphere MQ Telemetry Here is the WebSphere MQ Advanced v7.5 announcement: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21613585 For […]

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Web Browsers, Scripts and Cookies – Where’s the Security?

October 10, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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With all this noise over Internet Explorer 10’s Do Not Track option being set to on by default, can someone give their head a shake and start coding web browsers with security and privacy in mind. Cookies in a web browser were not designed for the exploitation that is going on today. Like many older […]

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My Raspberry Pi has arrived, finally!

October 9, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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On Friday, my Raspberry Pi which was ordered back on June 20th, finally arrived (along with the clear case I ordered). My son received his order email invite a day and a half after me and we ordered a Raspberry Pi that day. His Raspberry Pi arrived in early August (6 weeks)!! I received an […]

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California Passes Open Textbook Legislation

October 9, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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In California, 2 bills (SB 1052 and SB 1053) were signed into law that will provide for the creation of free, openly licensed digital textbooks for the 50 most popular lower-division college courses offered by California colleges.: http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=17760 Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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New: MQ File Mover v4.1.5

October 1, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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Capitalware is pleased to announce the release of MQ File Mover v4.1.5. It is a free open source project. MQ File Mover is a managed file transfer solution that facilitates the transfer of files using IBM’s WebSphere MQ (aka MQSeries). MQFM processes “Action” commands which are controlled through an MQFM Workflow XML file. The user […]

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Slackware 14.0 Released

September 29, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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Slackware Linux Project has just released Slackware v14.0. http://www.slackware.com/announce/14.0.php The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use […]

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Open webOS 1.0 Released

September 29, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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Hewlett-Packard has just released Open webOS v1.0. http://blog.openwebosproject.org/post/32462950628/open-webos-1-0-edition Open webOS is the next generation of web-centric platforms built to run on a wide range of form factors. The Open webOS Project is a key part of the ecosystem of our company, along with the webOS cloud services product offerings and the Enyo Open Source Project. […]

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I hate my cell phone company

September 25, 2012 Roger Lacroix
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I hate my cell phone company! Yes, I know everyone says that but I REALLY hate my cell phone company. By the way, my cell phone company is Rogers Wireless. This blog is about programming and the products I develop for Capitalware, so complaining about my cell phone company is not one of those topics. […]

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