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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Categories IBM i Access Family
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 15, 2023

ODBC Driver for Alpine Linux

For creating docker containers, Alpine Linux is lightweight and secure. As we continue to modernize and containerize Node JS integration to the IBM i, this would be a great  add to reduce container bloat.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Jun 27, 2024

    It has been a year, Alpine Linux containers become more popular every day.

    Please reconsider this ticket

  • Guest
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    Feb 24, 2023
    Thank you for submitting your Idea to enhance IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS). While we understand the request and its value, after further investigation, this is not something we are able to provide at this time.
    IBM Power Systems Development