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Subfile Technique for Rpg/400 Programmers

Jonathan Yergin, Wayne Madden

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Great examples from the book for subfile programmers 5 out of 5 stars.
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A great resource for subfile programming! The authors had done their homework on subfiles. This book is a must...for your library and for work.

Some nice techniques... 3 out of 5 stars.
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This book showed some very nice subfile techniques, although I have to wonder if some of them would ever be worth the extra coding involved (e.g. multiple views vs. multiple line subfiles). I had problems executing the files on the diskette that came with it and, therefore, couldn't get the code to upload to my AS/400.

A Short Introduction to Quantum Information and Quantum Computation

Michel Le Bellac

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Quantum information and computation is a rapidly expanding and cross-disciplinary subject. This book gives a self-contained introduction to the field for physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists who want to know more about this exciting subject. After a step-by-step introduction to the quantum bit (qubit) and its main properties, the author presents the necessary background in quantum mechanics. The core of the subject, quantum computation, is illustrated by a detailed treatment of three quantum algorithms: Deutsch, Grover and Shor. The final chapters are devoted to the physical implementation of quantum computers, including the most recent aspects, such as superconducting qubits and quantum dots, and to a short account of quantum information. Written at a level suitable for undergraduates in physical sciences, no previous knowledge of quantum mechanics is assumed, and only elementary notions of physics are required. The book includes many short exercises, with solutions available to instructors through solutions@cambridge.org.

CICS/VS: A Guide to Application Debugging

Eugene S. Hudders

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Offers a solid layout on how to read dumps along with invaluable techniques unavailable anywhere else. Features a simple methodology that can be used to resolve the most common type of transaction abends. Explains which control information to apply to determine the cause of runaway tasks and other types of cancellations. Describes methods to solve `deadlocks', the `deadly embrace' and other related problems. Packed with figures and examples including annotated CICS dumps.

DB2: Performance, Design, and Implementation (J Ranade Ibm Series)

David Silverberg

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The Versatile Microcomputer: The Motorola Family

Roy W. Goody

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AS/400 Concepts and Facilities (IBM McGraw-Hill Series)

Tony Baritz, David Dunne

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This thorough revision of the bestselling guide to developing and coding business applications on the AS/400 features these new IBM releases, as well as eight entirely new chapters covering the latest developments in operations, IBM and third-party tools, PC and mainframe connectivity, performance tuning, and more. In addition, all of the chapters in the book have been carefully updated to reflect new software developments in RPG and CODE/400. AS/400 Concepts and Facilities provides programmers, consultants, systems analysts, and DP managers with a practical introduction to this midrange system and demonstrates exactly how it works and what it can do. It includes detailed coverage of such key topics as: navigating the AS/400; using CL (Command Language) and common functions; creating a database and running reports and queries; using development tools like the Source Entry Utility (SEU) and the Data File Utility (DFU); integrating applications, communications, and migration; and much more. In addition, the book is filled with sound methods and real code examples that will help users code actual business applications with ease.

Fortress Rochester : The Inside Story of the IBM Iseries : The Inside Story of the IBM Iseries

Frank G. Soltis

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The transformation of the AS/400 into an e-business server, the renaming of the system to the iSeries, and the introduction of Version 5 software mark a major milestone in the evolution of IBM Rochester systems. Fortress Rochester takes you behind the scenes at IBM Rochester and inside the iSeries to give you a guided tour of the very latest iSeries technologies and functions. Authored by Dr. Frank G. Soltis, IBM's iSeries chief scientist and the creator of the technology-independent architecture used in the AS/400 and iSeries, Fortress Rochester is written for anyone who wants to know more about the iSeries. If you want to understand how the iSeries works so you can make smarter business decisions, write better programs, or simply see what makes the system tick, Fortress Rochester is for you. You'll get detailed looks at these and other key iSeries areas, such as: architectural principles, PowerPC and POWER4 processor technology, memory systems, the new I/O, the technology-independent machine interface, objects, single-level store, file system, partitions, Unix and windows environments, Java and Domino, and Linux. Reappearing in Fortress Rochester is Dr. Soltis's popular "chili pepper" rating system, used to identify the level of technical detail as an aid to readers of various backgrounds, ranging from mild technical content to "smoking hot technical detail." The appendix, "History of Fortress Rochester," provides a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the people and the location that produced such successful and revolutionary computer systems as the iSeries, the AS/400, and their predecessors.

Mathematics of Quantum Computation (Computational Mathematics)

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Among the most exciting developments in science today is the design and construction of the quantum computer. Its realization will be the result of multidisciplinary efforts, but ultimately, it is mathematics that lies at the heart of theoretical quantum computer science.Mathematics of Quantum Computation brings together leading computer scientists, mathematicians, and physicists to provide the first interdisciplinary but mathematically focused exploration of the field's foundations and state of the art. Each section of the book addresses an area of major research, and does so with introductory material that brings newcomers quickly up to speed. Chapters that are more advanced include recent developments not yet published in the open literature.Information technology will inevitably enter into the realm of quantum mechanics, and, more than all the atomic, molecular, optical, and nanotechnology advances, it is the device-independent mathematics that is the foundation of quantum computer and information science. Mathematics of Quantum Computation offers the first up-to-date coverage that has the technical depth and breadth needed by those interested in the challenges being confronted at the frontiers of research.

Programming in RPG/400 (2nd Edition)

Judy Yaeger

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Programming in RPG/400, Second Edition, refines and extends the comprehensive instructional material contained in the original textbook. This second edition features a new section that introduces externally described printer files, a new chapter that highlights the fundamentals of RPG IV, and a new appendix that correlates the key concepts from each chapter with their RPG IV counterparts.

This illuminating textbook provides a strong foundation in the essentials of RPG/400 programming and addresses the needs of students and instructors in transition to RPG IV. As a teacher or student, you will welcome the "real-world" approach used throughout -- as will the eventual employers of those who complete a course based on this text. Dr. Yaeger designed the book to give students a thorough understanding of how to use RPG/400 efficiently in a variety of practical applications.

The book begins with an overview of programming for students new to the field. The fundamental concepts of business programming, as well as the development of the RPG language, are presented to ensure your understanding of how RPG evolved to the formats in use today. Everything you need is here to learn how to write a well-designed RPG program, from the most basic to the more complex. Among the topics treated are the principles of top-down design, including the use of subroutines; externally described files; interactive programming; tables, arrays, and advanced data definition, as well as byte- and bit-level operations; inter-program communications; a summary of RPG II with its fixed-logic cycle and use of indicators; and a preview of RPG IV.

Each chapter includes a section of questions, exercises, and programming assignments that reinforce the knowledge you have gained from the chapter and strengthen the groundwork for succeeding chapters. Three appendices cover essentials of AS/400 features needed for program development, SEU, and debugging programs. A fourth appendix contains data file definitions used in the book's programming assignments. The final appendix outlines how the concepts presented in each chapter are handled in RPG IV. An instructor's kit is available on diskette that includes complete data files and solutions for all programming assignments.

This textbook belongs on the required reading list for anyone learning RPG/400 -- and RPG IV -- for use in today's business world.

Inside the AS/400: Second Edition

Frank G. Soltis

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Here's the inside story on the new AS/400e series! IBM has extended the AS/400 into the world of electronic business (e-business) with a totally new generation of AS/400e systems and servers. The functions and capabilities of these new offerings uniquely position the AS/400e series for the next millennium. The first edition of Inside the AS/400 set a new standard for AS/400 books with a behind-the-scenes look at the AS/400's design, architecture, and history - and at some of the people behind the scenes who created this remarkable system for you. This second edition continues the tradition with an insider's look at the newest AS/400e series. Whether you are an executive looking for a high-level overview or a "bit-twiddling techie" who wants all the details, Dr. Frank G. Soltis, IBM's AS/400 chief architect, demystifies this system, shedding light on how it came to be, how it can do the things it does, and what its future may hold. Included are detailed looks at th! e AS/400's advanced application architecture, technology-independent machine interface, RISC hardware implementations, objects and object management, integrated database, security and authorization, single-level store - process management, I/0 system, e-business computing capabilities, and future in the 21st century. Simply, Inside the AS/400, Second Edition, is written for those who want to learn more about all of the AS/400 systems from someone who knows. Is it magic, or just good design? After reading this book perhaps you will agree that it's a little of both. As the original architect of the IBM System/38, Dr. Soltis created a revolutionary new computer architecture based on his Ph.D. dissertation research. The single-level addressability of that architecture, along with the technology-independent machine interface he proposed, led to a totally new breed of computers. Today's AS/400 family of computers uses his architecture. Besides his system architecture work, Dr. Solti! s has several technical and management positions at the IBM Development Laboratory in Rochester, Minnesota, involving compute ware and software development, strategic planning, and advanced technology programs. He is a frequent speaker at computer conferences throughout the world and is an award-winning author with several publications to his credit. He also holds more than 25 patents and published invention disclosures related to computer systems. During the past few years, he has participated in the definition of the PowerPC architecture and led the effort in Rochester to move the AS/400 to the 64-bit PowerPC RISC processors. He continues to define sever Mite$ en, ut r W e~ the direction for the AS/400 architecture in the future. In addition to his IBM responsibilities, Dr. Soltis is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he teaches classes on advanced computer architectures.