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: 

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I work at a bank and IPCS is restricted to use by systems staff. 
Application staff cannot use IPCS. 
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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 

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