Right on. The OP asked how to evaluate and quantify the risks of being unsupported. The consensus seems to be that the risks are minimal.
The OP can now give some unemotional, technical answers. Let's keep in mind that going 'unsupported' in tinkertoy land is a high risk option because of the frequency of security related updates. He he he. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gerhard Adam Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Going unsupported - time to fold? All this may be true .... The problem is not whether it is true or not, but whether it is really your responsibility to raise these questions. It's one thing if your input is being solicited, but it becomes problematic when management is being questioned about expenditures and costs by subordinates. As I said, these questions need to be answered, and ultimately they will be. However, all too often, the people raising concerns don't have the complete story (and are not involved in the decisions), so when they begin to push the issue they are perceived as stepping way over the line regarding both their authority and responsibility. >From the general tone of this discussion, we need to take a step back and stop assuming that we're the only people that care what happens in an organization. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
