On 4 Sep 2009 18:08:29 -0700, in bit.listserv.ibm-main you wrote: >>For any (all) of you who "dislike" the file status "97" - especially >anyone involved in a >VSE to MVS conversion (where this seems to be a >medium-high priority problem), >please consider submitting a "Marketing >Request" >>to IBM and reference the existing SHARE requirement: > > >SSLNGC0413615 Optional (ISO 2002) "0x" file-status code for current >"97" > >Yes, it was very aggravating when status code of "97" appeared on the >landscape. >But, to be honest with you, all of our I/O routines are coded to treat >"00" and "97" the same. So for IBM to remove "97" as a status code will >no real effect.
There are many shops that have brain dead application packages that are unaware of status code 97 and/or old programs that no one is willing to authorize the testing for the change. Adding a verify step adds slightly to the overhead (additional steps, etc.). Thus fixing the problem would a lot more shops than just those converting from VSE. See Howard Brazee's postings for example. I also was in a shop that would have benefited. > >If this status code had just appeared, I would say "yes" it would help >save some needless coding, but since it's been around so long...we >already have coded around it. >And management won't spend the money to remove it...no money to get >gained. > >Thanks, >Tom Savor > >_____________ > >The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. >If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all >copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and >(iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any >message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons >other than the intended recipient. Thank you. >_____________ > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, >send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO >Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
