We see a low and decreasing percentage of our software orders on tape.
If you are still using tape for z/OS platform software delivery (that
is, any product that runs on z/OS, not just z/OS itself), I'd like to
hear from you to understand:
- Why you choose tape for software delivery
- Whether you can use one of the alternatives, DVD or Internet, and if
not, why.
Feel free to either post or send me a note directly. If there's general
interest I can aggregate the responses (both public and private) and
post the result (with any identifying information removed).
Note that *NO* decision has yet been made to set an actual date for
removing tape as a delivery medium. However, it's clear which way the
wind blows, and if you really, really need tape we need to hear from you.
Thanks,
--
John Eells
z/OS Technical Marketing
IBM Poughkeepsie
[email protected]
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