[dba-Tech] nice short term job opportunity - anyone interested?

Jim Lawrence accessd at shaw.ca
Tue Jun 2 12:03:25 CDT 2009


That is defintely classic. Jim

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tesiny, Ed
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Hmmm, I was a UNIVAC 1100 guy, using EXEC 8.  Actually really liked that
system. 


Ed Tesiny
EdTesiny at oasas.state.ny.us 

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
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Now that rings a bell... was that not back in the 70?... unfortunately I
was an VAX guy. 

Jim

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
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Old IBM series

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
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Don't I wish I knew what a 309 D model was ;-)

Jim

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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
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Just got this from a retired friend:

Quick question - do you have any old buddies (retired or not) that are
familiar with VSE running on a 390 D model?  If you do and they want to
make some very good money, please send me their contact details.  Also,
if you know of any old 390 D's anywhere that could be purchased for
parts.  The bank that I work for has two 390's  in their Bermuda
location.  One production and another for spare parts.  The hardware has
been completely off maintenance for two years and the software hadn't
been upgraded for something like 5 years.  The only application that
runs on it is the core banking system which is also about 5 versions of
updates behind.  If it shuts down the bank is dead.  It's a mess to say
the least.  
 
The bank has hired EDS to convert us to a new, Group wide, core banking
system but we have to keep the old 390 running until the conversion is
complete.  Probably a year away at a minimum.  What we're trying to do
is find another machine for parts if needed and a team of 3 guys
(knowledgable in VSE) that are willing to work to upgrade one machine's
operating software and the application software in stages to bring it to
the last stable version.  I figure that if no one bothers this team and
they have free run to do what they need to do and buy what they need,
this could be done in
about 3 1/2 months.   But you know me, I'm always optimistic.   I
anticipate
that the bank would be willing to pay $400 per hour per person plus
expenses (living & travel) to make this happen, plus a finders fee for
the person that puts the deal together.  
 
Let me know if you know of anyone interested or if you know of any old
hardware sitting somewhere that needs moving and we'll be all over it.
Looking forward to hearing from you.  Talk soon.

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