Dear List: An IBM 4361 Model Group 5 had the ECPS feature -
Extended Control Program Support (ECPS) -- offers VSE mode, VM/370 mode, and MVS/370 mode. These modes provide microcode assists that make the system control programs operate more efficiently. HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS Raymond E. Noal Senior Technical Engineer Office: (408) 970 - 7978 -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Gould Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Writing 23FDs On Sep 26, 2007, at 2:59 PM, Farley, Peter x23353 wrote: --------SNIP------------------ > > IIRC 4331's were introduced along with a supposedly "user-friendly", > "simpler" version of DOS/VSE that IBM labeled SSX/VSE. It had a > LOT more > menu-driven configuration and administration screens than regular > DOS/VSE, > all running under ICCF. It was supposed to be possible for a > normal COBOL > programmer or even a savvy "end user" to maintain the machine. > > Not that you couldn't run regular DOS/VSE on a 4331, but I > understand quite > a number were sold in special packages including SSX/VSE. Though > another > vague memory also says that those "package" deals came with FBA > disks (3310 > or 3370) instead of CKD 3350's, so perhaps your copy is regular DOS/ > VSE > after all. > > Thanks for bringing up some fond memories! > > Peter > Peter, IIRC there was a feature (I do not remember the exact details maybe someone else on the list can) that there was a hardware assist ecps? its been a long time I don't recall the details (nor care to). Yes the 3310 were FBA (as well as the 3370's). We had one as a toy and were not impressed with the speed. Ed ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
