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PCOM questions
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Thomas Berg
2007-07-04 12:12:45 UTC
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I'm using PCOM (IBM's Personal Communication - a 3270-interface) from
windows.

You can swap between different PCOM-windows (each with a session against
a host) with a "hot key" - if You have defined the key as "Jump next"
etc.
But this doesn't work if a PCOM-macro is currently executing in the
window I have in focus. (I have to wait until the macro has finished.)
Could I change this in any way ? (I can of course change window with
alt+tab but then I have to go through all other PC-applications I have
active at that moment.)

Another question: I'm running version 4.1. I have seen that there are
a 5.7 version released.
Are there any interesting functionalitys in the new version(s) that I'm
missing ?


TIA
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R.S.
2007-07-04 12:31:47 UTC
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Thomas Berg wrote:
[...]
Post by Thomas Berg
Another question: I'm running version 4.1. I have seen that there are
a 5.7 version released.
Are there any interesting functionalitys in the new version(s) that I'm
missing ?
Version 4.1 is approx 10 years old - you can imagine the difference!
Current version is 5.9.

BTW: Be prepared for huge CPU utilization (during start/stop sessions at least), huge disk consuption (who cares ?), and big memory usage.

If you're constrained on PC resources I would suggest another product from "neighbourhood" - Nexus (www.nexit.no). It is very lithgweight on resources but quite nice on functionalities.
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t***@ibm-main.lst
2007-07-04 12:50:15 UTC
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[...]
Post by Thomas Berg
Another question: I'm running version 4.1. I have seen
that there are
Post by Thomas Berg
a 5.7 version released.
Are there any interesting functionalitys in the new
version(s) that I'm
Post by Thomas Berg
missing ?
Version 4.1 is approx 10 years old - you can imagine the difference!
No, I can't. ;)
(I have tried to read the "Latest Changes" but have sofar not seen anything other than protocol enhancements and bug fixes.)
Do You know any interesting improvements ?
Current version is 5.9.
BTW: Be prepared for huge CPU utilization (during start/stop
sessions at least), huge disk consuption (who cares ?), and
big memory usage.
The latter one is a concern as I'm running a laptop with 512MB...
If you're constrained on PC resources I would suggest another
product from "neighbourhood" - Nexus (www.nexit.no). It is
very lithgweight on resources but quite nice on functionalities.
Unfortunately the "PC-department" have opinons about what we installs at our work PC's.
(Not that we always cares... ;) )
Can I install Nexus without adm authority ?

I have pondered about Vista but as I'm lazy and PCOM is free (for me at least...) I haven't really seriously considered a change.

TIA
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R.S.
2007-07-04 13:04:55 UTC
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Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
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[...]
Post by Thomas Berg
Another question: I'm running version 4.1. I have seen
that there are
Post by Thomas Berg
a 5.7 version released.
Are there any interesting functionalitys in the new
version(s) that I'm
Post by Thomas Berg
missing ?
Version 4.1 is approx 10 years old - you can imagine the difference!
No, I can't. ;)
(I have tried to read the "Latest Changes" but have sofar not seen anything other than protocol enhancements and bug fixes.)
Do You know any interesting improvements ?
To mention few of them:
- Polish (and possibly Swedish as well) codepage support
- SSL, certificates, etc.
- pop-up descriptions of the signs below the bottom line
- support for new Windows versions.
- better (more convenient) IND$FILE transmission
- multiligual (however polish translation of some mainframe-related terms is rather misleading)
- OIA history
- easier to configure
- support for JAVA applications
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
Unfortunately the "PC-department" have opinons about what we installs at our work PC's.
(Not that we always cares... ;) )
That's why you have unsupported, 10 years old application.
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
Can I install Nexus without adm authority ?
Why don't you try? You can download it from www.nexit.no it is approx. 1,5MB, over 100 times less than current PCOMM.
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
I have pondered about Vista but as I'm lazy and PCOM is free (for me at least...) I haven't really seriously considered a change.
Well, someone had to pay for PCOMM, the price is AFAIK approx.$250-350 per license, while Nexus is $40 (and, for example, x3270 is free). Maybe this is the reason why nobody upgraded your software ? <g>
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--
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nr rejestru przedsibiorców KRS 0000025237
NIP: 526-021-50-88
Wedug stanu na dzie 01.01.2007 r. kapita zakadowy BRE Banku SA (w caoci opacony) wynosi 118.064.140 z. W zwizku z realizacj warunkowego podwyszenia kapitau zakadowego, na podstawie uchwa XVI WZ z dnia 21.05.2003 r., kapita zakadowy BRE Banku SA moe ulec podwyszeniu do kwoty 118.760.528 z. Akcje w podwyszonym kapitale zakadowym bd w caoci opacone.

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Thomas Berg
2007-07-04 13:24:16 UTC
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Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
Post by Thomas Berg
Post by Thomas Berg
Are there any interesting functionalitys in the new
version(s) that I'm
Post by Thomas Berg
missing ?
Version 4.1 is approx 10 years old - you can imagine the
difference!
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
No, I can't. ;)
(I have tried to read the "Latest Changes" but have sofar
not seen anything other than protocol enhancements and bug fixes.)
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
Do You know any interesting improvements ?
- Polish (and possibly Swedish as well) codepage support
- SSL, certificates, etc.
- pop-up descriptions of the signs below the bottom line
- support for new Windows versions.
The above one's is not a need for me (at elast for now).
- better (more convenient) IND$FILE transmission
Now, this one is insteresting ! The IND$FILE menus is a PITA!!
- multiligual (however polish translation of some
mainframe-related terms is rather misleading)
- OIA history
What is this ?
- easier to configure
- support for JAVA applications
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
Unfortunately the "PC-department" have opinons about what
we installs at our work PC's.
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
(Not that we always cares... ;) )
That's why you have unsupported, 10 years old application.
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
Can I install Nexus without adm authority ?
Why don't you try? You can download it from www.nexit.no it
is approx. 1,5MB, over 100 times less than current PCOMM.
Post by t***@ibm-main.lst
I have pondered about Vista but as I'm lazy and PCOM is
free (for me at least...) I haven't really seriously
considered a change.
Well, someone had to pay for PCOMM, the price is AFAIK
approx.$250-350 per license, while Nexus is $40 (and, for
example, x3270 is free). Maybe this is the reason why nobody
upgraded your software ? <g>
Unfortuately it wouldn't suprise me if we still pays the full price for the PCOM-license...

Maybe I should do a test round again with these leaner 3270-interfaces again (Vista, Nexus, x3270) ?

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Richard Pinion
2007-07-04 12:59:36 UTC
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Vista as in Microsoft or Vista as in TN3270? There is a charge for Vista TN3270 but IMO very affordable. I've used it for several years and like it very much. I don't know if it can be installed without ADM rights. I've been able to justify having ADM rights on my work PC.

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[...]
Post by Thomas Berg
Another question: I'm running version 4.1. I have seen
that there are
Post by Thomas Berg
a 5.7 version released.
Are there any interesting functionalitys in the new
version(s) that I'm
Post by Thomas Berg
missing ?
Version 4.1 is approx 10 years old - you can imagine the difference!
No, I can't. ;)
(I have tried to read the "Latest Changes" but have sofar not seen anything other than protocol enhancements and bug fixes.)
Do You know any interesting improvements ?
Current version is 5.9.
BTW: Be prepared for huge CPU utilization (during start/stop
sessions at least), huge disk consuption (who cares ?), and
big memory usage.
The latter one is a concern as I'm running a laptop with 512MB...
If you're constrained on PC resources I would suggest another
product from "neighbourhood" - Nexus (www.nexit.no). It is
very lithgweight on resources but quite nice on functionalities.
Unfortunately the "PC-department" have opinons about what we installs at our work PC's.
(Not that we always cares... ;) )
Can I install Nexus without adm authority ?

I have pondered about Vista but as I'm lazy and PCOM is free (for me at least...) I haven't really seriously considered a change.

TIA
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t***@ibm-main.lst
2007-07-04 13:12:43 UTC
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Vista as in TN3270. (what is this MS Vista ? Haven't Tom Brennan sued MS for that ? ... ;) )
Yes, I know about the charge, the money isn't a problem.
Have tested it, but as it disappears every time we change the hardware (or OS), I surrended that last time to PCOM.
One pro for PCOM is that I can run it as "fullscreen", when I have to run Vista in a window, which is disturbing (for me at least).
I can have adm but it's a bit "paperwork" and/or only temporary.
And as it is a bit safer to surf the 'net and mail without adm I thought it would be better to not have it...

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Vista as in Microsoft or Vista as in TN3270? There is a
charge for Vista TN3270 but IMO very affordable. I've used
it for several years and like it very much. I don't know if
it can be installed without ADM rights. I've been able to
justify having ADM rights on my work PC.
..
Unfortunately the "PC-department" have opinons about what we
installs at our work PC's.
(Not that we always cares... ;) )
Can I install Nexus without adm authority ?
I have pondered about Vista but as I'm lazy and PCOM is free
(for me at least...) I haven't really seriously considered a change.
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Sebastian Welton
2007-07-04 13:47:18 UTC
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Post by R.S.
Well, someone had to pay for PCOMM, the price is AFAIK approx.$250-350 per
license, while Nexus is $40 (and, for example, x3270 is free). Maybe this is
the reason why nobody upgraded your software ? <g>

You can't buy PCOMM as a single entity anymore according to the website:

Personal Communications is available only by purchasing IBM Host Access
Client Package or IBM WebSphere Host Integration Solution. To simplify
ordering and installation, Personal Communications is packaged on a single
CD-ROM for 3270, 5250 and VT environments.

AFAIK, the above aren't too expensive either. I would suggest having a look
at some of the others mentioned as they shouldn't require admin rights (I'm
playing with wc3270 currently which is x3270 for Win*)

Seb.

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