Of course what makes the "AVGREC" parameter non intuitive is that it
performs two functions, neither of which is to supply the average record
length: It
(1)changes interpretation of the "SPACE" parameter to allocate based on
an AVeraGe RECord length and number of records as specified in the
"SPACE" parameter and
(2)supplies a multiplier to be applied to the requested primary and
secondary record counts (U=1, K= Ki (2**10), M= Mi (2*20) ).
Those familiar with my postings already know my views on the abuse of
"K" and "M" in this context!
Shmuel Metz , Seymour J. wrote:
In <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 06/26/2006
at 06:38 PM, Paul Gilmartin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
Will one of the historians please explain to me the mnemonic or
etymological value of "AVGREC"?
The average record size for using record as the allocation unit.
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Joel C. Ewing, Fort Smith, AR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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