Monthly Archives: October 2012

Ubuntu 12.10 Released

October 18, 2012 Roger Lacroix

Ubuntu has just released Ubuntu v12.10. http://www.ubuntu.com/ Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu does everything you need it to. It’ll work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3 players. And it comes with thousands of free apps. Regards, […]

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NetBSD v6.0 Released

October 18, 2012 Roger Lacroix

NetBSD Project has just released NetBSD v6.0. http://www.netbsd.org/releases/formal-6/NetBSD-6.0.html NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. It is available for a wide range of platforms, from large-scale servers and powerful desktop systems to handheld and embedded devices. Regards, Roger Lacroix Capitalware Inc.

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Are you still running WebSphere MQ v6?

October 17, 2012 Roger Lacroix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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