MVMRUG AGENDA

 8:30 a.m. Registration 
 
           A continental breakfast will be provided.
 

 9:00 a.m. MVMRUG Business Meeting
 
 
 9:30 a.m. Open Source Software 
           Phil Smith, III,
           Linuxcare
 
           Abstract
 
           We've all heard how Open Source programs are the
           answer to all our computing TCO woes.  But, like
           home cancer remedies and "Make Money Fa$t!!!"
           schemes, most folks find themselves somewhat
           skeptical of such too-good-to-be-true claims.
 
           We hear of success stories, and all of us can see
           that Open Source code -- particularly Linux -- is
           in the news, and garnering the attention of upper
           management.
 
           So what is the real story?  Is Open Source a
           panacea?  When does it make sense -- always?
           never? sometimes?  How can you possibly make
           intelligent, you-bet-your-job decisions about it?
 
           The speaker will discuss the value of Open Source.
           While centered around a formal presentation, the
           goal is an interactive exchange of ideas and
           experiences which will enable a realistic appraisal
           of the pros and cons of using Open Source in the
           enterprise.  Whether you have experiences to share
           or are considering sticking a toe into the Open
           Source pool, come, share, and learn!
 
 
 

10:30 a.m. Break 
 

10:45 a.m. Simplifying LINUX on z/VM
           Phil Smith, III,
           Linuxcare
 
           Abstract
 
           Although the concept "Linux on the Mainframe"
           provides an excellent business case and is
           making headway in the enterprise, it is
           tempered by different administrative challenges
           for the inexperienced or unwary.  Some of these
           challenges of running Linux on z/VM include
           network configuration; integration with existing
           process frameworks; managing user accounts across
           instance; change management; optimizing DASD
           usage; and scheduling issues.  In addition to
           discussing these inherent challenges in detail,
           this session's speakers will present some
           potential solutions to effectively manage and
           optimize Linux on z/VM.
 
 
 

11:45 a.m. Lunch  (You can hit the local restaurants or use the
           cafeteria located at Ross Labs)
 

 12:45 p.m. FREE - FOR - ALL 
 

 1:15 p.m. Writing Pipeline Stages
           Will Roden, IBM VM
 
           Abstract
           This discussion will start with how to write stages using
           REXX.  Then the concepts of CALLPIPE will be introduced and
           I will show how it interacts with REXX stages.  Next we
           will discuss ADDPIPE and how it is different than CALLPIPE
           and why you would want to use it.  With this u nderstanding
           of REXX stages, we will describe writing stages in
           ASSEMBLER.  Now that the background is in place, we will
           discuss what the PRODUCER argument on VAR, VARLOAD, STEM,
           and REXXVARS will accomplish.
 
 

 2:15 p.m. Break 
 

 2:30 p.m. Specs 407
           Will Roden, IBM VM
 
 
           Abstract
           Specs 407 was a significant enhancement to Pipelines.  This
           provides a method to do calculations with pipeline data.
           First we will re view the original SPECS stage.  Then we
           will discuss how SPECS 407 handles recor ds and how it
           reads from two stations.  I will show how to do arithmetic
           with da ta within a record and how to accumulate data
           between records including sub tot als and picture
           formatting.  Finally, we'll discuss how to use its IF
           constructs .  This discussion will eliminate the mystery of
           Pipeline's largest stage.
 
 
 
 3:30 p.m. Door Prizes/Closing/Q & A/Socializing 
 
 

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