MC IS OUT OF BUSINESS

[Guest.Visitor]

OK, but how about MidrangeComputing.com?

As of this date, July 26, 2001, IIR Publications, Midrange Computing's parent company, has ordered that all publishing activity at Midrange Computing cease. In other words folks, Midrange Computing is out of business as of this date.

[Guest.Visitor]

AND. . . Why is this in shooting the breeze, instead of announcements?

[nycsusan@hotmail.com]

Yes, what about this website? What about the e-newsletters? What about the technical seminars and conferences? And what about your jobs?

[Guest.Visitor]

Nooo!!!! I'm sorry to hear that, truly. Is MC just ending flat like that or is there a chance of its being sold to another publisher? In any case good luck and best wishes to all MC staff. Dave...

[frankgw@adelphia.net]

"It was a great ride, and I wish you all the best!" ---------------------------------------------------- This is very bad news for all concerned starting with all you guys that work for them. We wish you all the best! Why? What happened?

[Guest.Visitor]

C'Mon....... is this for real?

[tdaly@sddsystems.com]

Say it ain't so!!! You just can't do that!

[Guest.Visitor]

First thought this was April 1st - but NO! This represents a big loss. For IBM also, as it starts to make you wonder if its because of a lack of interest in the platform! Considering the Money that IBM make out of the iseries, perhaps a bit of subsidizing could take plase. Small change for IBM to keep the fires burning I would think. Good PR and show of faith. A bit of "were there if you fall". If not the whole shebang, at least the website etc. Ive been getting MC for about 9-10yrs ( Data Network i think it was called originally? ). More positive news shortly i hope. Ian.

[Guest.Visitor]

Hello Shannon, If this website is history, could you, or anyone, please suggest another alternatively 'good' site(s) to participate in ?????? I love this web forum and include it as a must read due to it's rich source of information and intergrity. I have been following this forum for years and frankly, hate to see it go by the wayside, if indeed that is where it is headed. If this is, or near, the bitter end, GOOD LUCK to all at Midrange Computing, and THANK YOU ALL for your professionalism !!!!!! George Harrison - All things must pass.

[Guest.Visitor]

could you, or anyone, please suggest another alternatively 'good' site(s) to participate in ??????

The midrange-l listserver is the best source of iSeries information. You can subscribe at www.midrange.com . Beware, it's a very busy list. The archives are searchable on the web but I don't think it has a web-enabled front end. Dave...