> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Comstock > Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 9:26 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: ways to update PS files?
<snip> > > - And finally, if it is an application programmer type asking, the > > answer is just plain No. (-: > > That's a terrible attitude! If the application calls for it, > why would you lie to the application programmer? Honestly, > systems programmers can sometimes be so arrogant! > <snip> > -- > > Kind regards, > > -Steve Comstock Arrogant, or realistic? I've had too many cases of applications people trying things beyond their knowledge and ending up being saddled with supporting their junk (not as much now since applications on z/OS is basically told to be 100% COBOL or EasyTrieve). Now, you'd like argue that means that the applications people need training. I would agree with you 100% on that. But management generally would disagree. People are, mostly, regarded as a disposable commodity anymore. If a person doesn't know, or cannot self-educate, then that proves them to be obsolete and in needing of replacement. I won't say more on this subject as it is likely to lead to a "flame war". -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
