The only "problem" with the CBTTAPE is that it is really only for _free_ ($0.00 cost), "open source" type software. I am not really aware of any of the contributions which are "binary executables and support files" only. I don't know of a way to have something like the Apple, Google, or Amazon "app" store where you actually pay real money and receive an executable.
I am not sure, but it appears that David is looking at something where some of us "in the field" could write something very useful. And then publish it via the "z/OS app store" in order to make some money. It would be an interesting way to encourage the individual practitioner to transition into being a small ISV. Of course, one problem with this is "where the individual is doing the development?" question. If they are doing it on their employer's machine, then the employer likely has some rights to the software. Most of the Apple/Android apps are developed on a person's own PC, and so there is not really any question about who "owns" it. Since IBM does _not_ supply a free/low cost way to have your own z machine with software, this is not likely to catch on. As much as I like it. Might be interesting if IBM had a z/OS system that they maintained on which an individual could afford to have their own account, like in the old days of "time sharing". Of course, IBM (on the z at least) has little or no interest in any "product" which does not have a high "markup". So I doubt this is going to happen. On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:59 AM, גדי בן אבי <gad...@malam.com> wrote: > We use a few products that are freeware like XMITIP or the free version of > Service Pilot NBA (formerly TDSLINK). > There a few others. > > The CBTTAPE site is a great source for these types of products. > > I'm not sure we need something else. > > Gadi > > -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On > Behalf Of David Griffiths > Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 2:39 PM > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > Subject: Interested in up to date open source software or low cost > utilities? > > Hi, I'd like to find out how much interest there would be in a wider range > and more up to date ports of common open source software utilities and also > more low cost utilities. Kind of like a z/OS "app store" where customers > could go to easily purchase or download for free such small programs. > (Leaving to one side for now the question of how we get there!) > > Would a mainframe client consider using software (applications, tools, > utilities, etc) in an app store like model, where the product roadmaps, > support, or updates are less well established, too risky? > Does your company have policies today that would preclude you from using > software in this model? > > (Disclaimer: I work for IBM but am canvassing opinion in a completely > unofficial capacity.) > > Cheers, > > Dave > > PS: apologies if you've seen this message before - I thought the google > group was a gateway to this list! > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email > to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > לשימת לבך, בהתאם לנהלי החברה וזכויות החתימה בה, כל הצעה, התחייבות או מצג > מטעם החברה, מחייבים מסמך נפרד וחתום על ידי מורשי החתימה של החברה, הנושא את > לוגו החברה או שמה המודפס ובצירוף חותמת החברה. בהעדר מסמך כאמור (לרבות מסמך > סרוק) המצורף להודעת דואר אלקטרוני זאת, אין לראות באמור בהודעה אלא משום > טיוטה לדיון, > ואין להסתמך עליה לביצוע פעולה עסקית או משפטית כלשהי. > > > Please note that in accordance with Malam's signatory rights, no offer, > agreement, concession or representation is binding on the company, > unless accompanied by a duly signed separate document (or a scanned > version thereof), affixed with the company's seal. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > -- I have _not_ lost my mind! It is backed up on a flash drive somewhere. Maranatha! <>< John McKown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
