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RSS Matters
Bits and Tips, plus more free stuff
By Dr.Karl Ho, Research and Statistical Support Services Manager
Beginning 2001, I determined to focus a bit more on introducing or evangelizing SAS in the SAS Corner. That new column serves as a kiosk in delivering the latest news and features of the SAS system. But I think our editor will not mind I cross the RSS matters column and my new one every once in a while.
Okay, here goes:
Reminder: for those who are not aware of the student versions of the statistical applications, check out the UNT Bookstore. Both SAS and S-Plus are $25 for the full package. Remember to bring your Student ID and fill out the form for purchasing the software.
Again, SAS stuff. SAS has published free tutorials on the Web (yes, finally). These free on-line tutorials give excellent information on using SAS products:
http://www.sas.com/service/edu/courses/tutorials.html
Titles include:
Getting Started with SAS Software
Getting Started with SAS/ASSIST Software
Getting Started with Enterprise Guide
Getting Started with SAS/EIS Software
Getting Started with SAS/GIS Software
Getting Started with Enterpise Miner
Getting Started with SAS/Warehouse Administrator
For the SAS fans, SAS Institute biweekly sends out technology reports via E-mail on the most update developments to the system, To subscribe to SAS Technology Report, visit the site at:
http://www.sas.com/subscriptions/enewsletter.html
I have selected a sample of great articles from the report. In future Benchmarks Online issues I will keep you updated on these resources.
Accurately Calculating Age with Only One Line of Code http://www.sas.com/service/techtips/quicktips/calcage.html
Converting Mainframe data to PC: Reading EBCDIC Files on ASCII Systems http://ftp.sas.com/techsup/download/technote/ts642.html
How ODS Can Make Your Job Easier: http://www.sas.com/service/techtips/bitsandbytes/output.html
By the way, don't forget the RSS short courses. Check the schedule and register. All courses are free, but packed with new information on research and updates of statistical applications!