Short Take: CA releases Unicenter TNG beta

Computer Associates has released a beta version of Unicenter TNG software that allows users to monitor network switches using 3Com's PalmPilots. CA is working on software that lets Palm devices perform inventory management, help desk functions, and the remote control of PCs. CA plans to release this fourth quarter a Linux version of its Ingres II database software. The company is also shipping a Linux version of MasterIT, a Web management tool that monitors the health of Web servers.