>Do you propose to supply them pre-linked with the CICS stub? Are >there no licensing problems with this?
Just for argument's sake, let's assume there aren't. If anyone wishes to discuss this particular point, please do so under a new thread subject title. >You can supply full load modules and install in target libraries >with an IEBCOPY step image in the JCLIN. Sounds simple and >effecive. > >However, customers expect PTFs in instream SYSLIN format. The >rational objection to delivering load modules is that they >proliferate TLIBs. > >How do you plan to deliver maintenance: > >o Tapes? > >o GIMZIP FROMNETWORK format? > >I know of no other format that supports delivery of load modules. > >And FROMNETWORK forces customers who are not well network-connected >to jump through some awkward hoops. > >How do you plan to deliver emergency APAR fixes, for which the >overnight express deliver latency is troublesome? What about packing them with GIMDTS into RECFM=FB LRECL=80 files and including them inline using ++PROGRAM statements? Delivery would be email, FTP, etc. Wouldn't that answer all of your questions? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
