Apparently this bank then allows anyone to access anyone else's data sets, so they must also forbid anyone's using TSO, ISPF, or any other software that could possibly access a data set. There may be a different reason than what is stated, but the stated reason is palpably absurd. Bill Fairchild
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Gilmore" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 9:10:33 AM Subject: Re: SNAP macro for storage above the 2G bar? Sam Siegel wrote: <begin extract> I work at a bank and IPCS is restricted to use by systems staff. Application staff cannot use IPCS. </end extract> This is sad; and, sadly, it is not uncommon. It is nevertheless indefensible. One protects data, not tools; and failure to understand and make this distinction is prima facie evidence of technical incompetence John Gilmore, Ashland, MA 01721 - USA
