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  ITworld.com - Microsoft snubs IBM's Power offer
IBM's iSeries chief scientist Dr Frank Soltis said a port to the Power architecture is a requirement for it to run natively on the iSeries and, as such, is entirely "up to Microsoft."
Soltis said the new Xbox 360 is an example of a Windows operating system running on the Power architecture, so it is possible for Windows servers to run on the iSeries.
Soltis reminisced about the explosive growth in processing power by comparing the 1998 version of the biggest computer the world - the size of the auditorium he was speaking in - to today's Cell processor developed by IBM, Sony, and Toshiba.
www.itworld.com /Comp/1982/050531msibmpower   (667 words)

  
  Frank Soltis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank Soltis, an American computer scientist, is IBM's Chief Scientist for the iSeries computers.
Soltis led the design of the POWER architecture currently used in the IBM iSeries and pSeries computers.
In addition to his IBM responsibilities, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he teaches graduate courses on high-performance computer architecture.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Frank_Soltis   (143 words)

  
 Frank Soltis. Who is Frank Soltis? What is Frank Soltis? Where is Frank Soltis? Definition of Frank Soltis. Meaning of ...
Frank Soltis created the revolutionary computer architecture used in today's IBM iSeries.
Based on his Ph.D. dissertation research, his architecture first appeared in the IBM System 38 and later in the IBM AS/400.
Dr. Soltis is a frequent speaker at many computer conferences around the world, and he is an award-winning author with several publications to his credit, including his best-selling book, Inside the AS/400.
www.knowledgerush.com /kr/encyclopedia/Frank_Soltis   (202 words)

  
 PMSA - Presents Dr. Frank Soltis, IBM
Frank Soltis is the Chief Scientist of IBM's iSeries eServer.
Soltis also participated in the definition of the PowerPC architecture and led the effort in Rochester to move to the 64-bit PowerPC RISC processors.
Soltis is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota where he teaches graduate courses on advanced computer architectures.
www.pacificmidrange.org /Jan05_Soltis.htm   (237 words)

  
 Frank_Soltis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Frank Soltis From Sterwiki Dr. Frank Soltis is een Amerikaans computerwetenschapper die nauw betrokken is geweest bij de ontwikkeling van IBM's E-Server iSeries en de voorgangers daarvan.
Naast zijn werk bij IBM is Soltis als docent verbonden aan de universiteit van Minnesota.
Soltis schrijft regelmatig in vakbladen als iSeries News, en heeft diverse publicaties op zijn naam staan over de architectuur van de iSeries server.
www.1000vragen.nl /financieel_nieuws/2005/02/19/finnieuws_Frank_Soltis.html   (134 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
According to Frank Soltis, chief architect of the AS/400, the aim is to get the 630 onto a single chip during 1996.
Soltis says that the multi-chip part is currently sampling and running in the labs at 200MHz.
Indeed, Soltis admits that Motorola is currently muttering that it doesn't really want matrix-manipulation hooks and the like.
www.cpushack.net /CIC/announce/1994/ppc630_preview   (478 words)

  
 IBM's Frank Soltis, Uncensored - MC Press Online
And while Soltis in his current role doesnt appear to be the main driver for marketing themes, he does play a hand in shaping product direction.
However, Soltis, who doesnt appear to be a big fan of UNIX (I have a son who is a UNIX bigot, he told the user group.
To hear Soltis take on the recent changes to the AS/400 and other IBM servers, you wont want to miss his semi-annual Future of the AS/400 talk at COMMON, which, along with the COMMON Sound Off would have to rank as one of the most popular sessions at the user conference.
www.mcpressonline.com /mc?1@185.50GiapyhY1Z.3@.5bfa7907   (933 words)

  
 Many People Consider Either Seat 6 Candidate an Asset for Board - Education - RedOrbit
Soltis, who is retired except for teaching an education course at Augsburg College in Rochester, has a doctorate in educational policy and administration.
Soltis said she entered the race for school board because she is passionate about public education and because she feels it's time to give back to the community.
Of particular importance to Soltis with regard to the district, she believes children need to start learning foreign languages, especially Spanish, in the lower grades.
www.redorbit.com /news/education/701889/many_people_consider_either_seat_6_candidate_an_asset_for/index.html   (1014 words)

  
 iSeries Network - News & Analysis - Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Soltis has been quoted in several news outlets as having made the statement, "I'm still looking forward to seeing AS/400 running on a PlayStation." And, indeed, he did say that.
But, Soltis explains, "I was making a joke." For one such story, check out this article in The Register: http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/61/32189.html.
While in Australia a few weeks ago, Soltis was talking about IBM’s PowerPC technology being used in more than just the Power processor, and making the point that the next generation of the Sony PlayStation will have a chip based on PowerPC architecture.
www.systeminetwork.com /nwn/story.cfm?ID=17144   (399 words)

  
 Fortress Rochester The Inside Story of the IBM Iseries The Inside Story of the IBM Iseries by Frank G. Phd Soltis ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In a world where personal computers or engineering/scientific computers stray into business, and stick on business concepts as an afterthought, it is refreshing to find a clear description of a server that was designed and built as a total system, fully integrating all the hardware and software components a business needs.
Frank Soltis' "Fortress Rochester" is the best account of both the way IBM's iSeries works and of the cirumstances inside IBM that lead to its creation.
Those of us who have had the privilege of seeing Dr Frank speak live at COMMON and at IBM meetings or have attended his University of Minnesota lectures will find that this book is a written version of his Socratic way of teaching and explaining.
computersalesoutlet.com /fortress-rochester-the-inside-story-of-the-ibm-iseries-the-inside-story-of-the-ibm-iseries-by-frank-g-phd-soltis-paperback-july-2001.html   (500 words)

  
 Frank Soltis:  Who is Fran Soltis?  Find the answer here.
Based on his Ph.D. research, his architecture first appeared in the IBM System 38 and later in the IBM AS/400, with a technology-independent machine interface and single-level addressability.
Soltis led the design of the 64-bit PowerPC processors used in the IBM iSeries and pSeries servers.
In addition to his IBM responsibilities, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he teaches graduate courses on high-performance computer architecture.
www.zipas400.com /frank-soltis.html   (130 words)

  
 Dr. Frank Soltis Bio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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.
Soltis - an IBM AS/400 Chief Scientist - is a frequent speaker at many computer conferences throughout the world and is an award-winning author with several publications to his credit.
www.lisug.org /soltis.htm   (131 words)

  
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Frank Soltis holds the title of IBM iSeries Chief Scientist.
Soltis is a frequent speaker at computer conferences around the world.
In addition to his responsibilities as IBM iSeries Chief Scientist, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota where he teaches graduate courses on advanced computer architectures.
www.as400connection.com /html/frank.htm   (243 words)

  
 Dr Soltis serves up a few insights - WhatPC?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
IBM's Dr Frank G Soltis, chief scientist for IBM's iSeries is one of those people.
Based at Big Blue's development labs in Rochester, Minnesota, Porsche-driving Frank was the inspiration behind the AS/400 and now the iSeries server range.
In addition to helping define the architecture of the 64-bit PowerPC processor used in the iSeries and pSeries servers, Soltis is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota, where he runs graduate courses on high-performance computer design.
www.whatpc.co.uk /other/news/2047484/dr-soltis-serves-few-insights   (1507 words)

  
 Frank Soltis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Frank Soltis is regarded throughout the world as one of the most significant computer scientists of the twentieth century.
In addition to his IBM responsibilities, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota where he teaches graduate courses on high-performance computer design.
Soltis is an award-winning author with several books, technical papers and other publications to his credit.
www.common.org /conferences/2006/fall/sessions/S123780.HTM   (180 words)

  
 AS400 Iseries Recursos. Entrevistas. Frank Soltis estuvo en Madrid y nosotros estuvimos allí
Frank Soltis estuvo en Madrid y nosotros estuvimos allí
Frank Soltis: Es muy sencillo y no tiene nada que ver con la tecnología.
Frank Soltis: Si estoy desarrollando una aplicación y quiero que sea multiplataforma, lo normal es utilizar Java que funciona en todas partes.
www.recursos-as400.com /franksoltis2002.shtml   (915 words)

  
 Fortress Rochester : The Inside Story of the IBM Iseries : The Inside Story of the IBM Iseries: Current Amazon U.S.A. ...
During the past few years, Dr. Soltis led the effort to define the architecture of the 64-bit PowerPC processors used in the IBM iSeries and pSeries servers.
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 graduate courses on high-performance computer design.
Dr Soltis' anecdotal style breathes life into the fascinating technology and the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that gave us the perfect business system - one that has always been years ahead of anything else on the market.
www.1-brs.com /us-reviewed/1583040838.html   (944 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Fortress Rochester: The Inside Story of the IBM iSeries: Books: Frank G. Soltis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 graduate courses on high-performance computer design.
Frank Soltis describes the origin and the development of revolutionary technical concepts which are pervaded by one fundamental thought: iSeries and its predecessors were designed for business, optimized for business and built for business.
Frank Soltis' "Fortress Rochester" is the best account of both the way IBM's iSeries works and of the cirumstances inside IBM that lead to its creation.
www.amazon.ca /Fortress-Rochester-Inside-Story-iSeries/dp/1583040838   (1098 words)

  
 ZoomInfo Web Profile: Frank Soltis
The roadshow will feature Frank Soltis, the chief architect of the iSeries for IBM, who is fondly considered "the father of the iSeries" and senior executives from Vision Solutions.
Frank Soltis, the chief scientist of IBM's AS/400, pointed out that migrating 32-bit applications to a 64-bit environment is not as simple as recompiling applications and dropping them into the new machines.
Frank Soltis (the AS/400 Architect) led off with a speech focused on IBM strategies and future direction.
www.zoominfo.com /Search/PersonDetail.aspx?PersonID=3770092   (1390 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
'''Frank Soltis''', an American computer science computer scientist, is IBM's Chief Scientist for the iSeries computers.
Soltis led the design of the IBM_POWER POWER architecture currently used in the IBM iSeries and pSeries computers.
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Frank Soltis.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Frank Soltis
Frank Soltis, an American computer scientist, is IBM's Chief Scientist for the iSeries computers.
Based on his Ph.D. research, his architecture first appeared in the IBM System/38 and later in the IBM AS/400, with a technology-independent machine interface and single-level addressability.
Soltis led the design of the "Amazon" instruction set architecture, an extended version of the 64-bit PowerPC architecture; the Amazon architecture is implemented by the RS64, POWER4, and POWER5 processors used in the IBM iSeries and pSeries computers.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Frank_Soltis   (192 words)

  
 From IBM server architecture to the Xbox - ZDNet UK
Soltis rose to fame when he saved IBM's mid-range strategy with the development of the AS400 "Vax killer" in the 1980s and continued when he acted as rescuer again in the 1990s, when he found a lasting place for IBM's Power PC mid-range.
Soltis' amusement at the irony of the latest Xbox sharing its number with the mainframe that established modern computing, the IBM 360, is understandable.
But for many, the idea that Frank Soltis is intimately involved with the games business may be hard to grasp.
news.zdnet.co.uk /hardware/0,1000000091,39237363,00.htm   (628 words)

  
 IBM's AS/400 Chief Scientist Frank Soltis talks about the role of the AS/400 in e-business.
AS THE CHIEF SCIENTIST for IBM's AS/400 platform, Dr. Frank Soltis is overseeing the reinvention of one of the company's most venerable platforms for the age of e-business.
Soltis: If you look at what's really happened the last couple of years within IBM, the focus has been on the Web, the Internet, business-to-business, and so forth, almost to the point of really ignoring anything else.
Soltis: One of the areas that IBM has heavily invested in is the whole semiconductor technology area.
www.infoworld.com /articles/tc/xml/00/07/31/000731tcinterview.html   (1645 words)

  
 Paragon Software International, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Frank Soltis, chief engineer of the AS/400, speaks candidly of how AS/400 saved the day for Microsoft.
Frank Soltis recently shared a success story during a keynote speech at a user conference in Florida.
This particualr company was in the software distribution business and at one point had 23 AS/400s located around the world.
www.paragons.com /as400NEWS06.htm   (195 words)

  
 Java dedicated servers may be next on AS/400 menu - Java World
Soltis was on a tour of Hong Kong and mainland China to address and meet with AS/400 users.
In addition to a Java-dedicated machine, Soltis said that he personally would also like to see a Web-specific AS/400 server become available in the future, given the likelihood that the application service provider market is set to take off.
Soltis said that an AS/400 dedicated Domino server can help users in consolidating their PC server farms.
www.javaworld.com /jw-09-1999/jw-09-idgns-as400.html   (496 words)

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