I think z/OS has very good long term prospects just because of what you think is a symptom.
Because of downward compatibility, a program written 30+ years ago can still work today. Things introduced post 31-bit addressing use it. The problem I see for z/OS is what people use it for. Its role has changed from just a batch job machine to a giant server. In terms of capacity to handle a tremendous number of online queries, it can not be beat. Which is why UPS, FedEx and most all large companies rely on the z/Series machines to support their critical workloads. Christopher Y. Blaicher BMC Software, Inc. Austin Development Labs (512) 340-6154 The comments made are my personal opinions. BMC Software, Inc. makes no representations or promises regarding the reliability, completeness, or accuracy of the information provided in this discussion; all readers agree not to rely on this information or take any action against BMC Software in response to this information. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clark Morris Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: (fwd) Re: amode rmode problem Why the unprintable hasn't IBM extended the ACB to handle at least QSAM (and parenthetically allowed concatenation of ESDS and QSAM data sets)? To have to go through the aggravation of getting 24 bit storage in 2006 is one minor symptom for the mainframe not have good long term prospects. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
