Given the rather violent discussion on this topic, I urge folks to step back. Especially given that the thread now is going down a path that is based on incorrect assertions, namely that the binder uses LE even if no C/C++ code is involved. I asked, and they said that it does not, except to resolve things such as mangled names that are related to use of C/C++ and LE.
Several of the posts seem to be based on a premise that the poster's use is the only way one would want to use a function, so when that is not available, therefore the function is useless. It's obviously not as useful as one would want but that can be a far distance from useless. If there are functions that are hard to use, is it because of poor documentation? I fully believe that there is always lots of room for improvement of our documentation, and specific suggestions are usually well-taken to heart, as opposed to something like "improve the documentation". If there are functions that are not available or do not do what you want, then I suggest that you submit suitable requirements, and the more backing you can get for them, naturally, the better. A requirement from Share is going to get more weight than a requirement from an individual. Note to CC: Leona attempted to have a dialog with you last year about your concerns and got no response from you, so presumed you were no longer interested in the topic. Perhaps the note got lost... The binder team will surely get in contact with those who care to have a forward-going dialog. As to David Day's initial post of this thread: I don't know what to 'expect' but apparently the behavior is documented, for what that's worth. I actually looked at the output posted and thought "maybe they do it in alphabetical order". That's what it appeared like from the small sample, but that's not the answer either. Peter Relson z/OS Core Technology Design ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
