On Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:33:11 -0600, Dan wrote:

>I have a strange memory of a previous thread about ISPF PACKing (probably pre 
>1995).
>
>I seem to recall someone from IBM (in the ISPF area) posting a query about the 
>use of the ISPF PACK option.  I believe they were hoping to remove the 
>function.
>I've searched the archives but can't seem to find anything.
>My recollection of the thread was that IBM wanted to remove the capability of 
>turning ON packing but any member that was already packed would remain packed 
>(unless the user requested PACK OFF).  As PACK is still an option that can be 
>enabled someone must have made a strong enough argument to keep the function 
>(although I don't see why).
>
>Does anyone else recall that discussion or was I dreaming? :D
>If you do recall it, why was it not crippled?
>
z/OS 2.2 will give a site more latitude to turn it off.

-- gil

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