On Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:57:47 -0500, Edward Gould wrote: >> On Mar 26, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Charles Mills <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Goofiness. >> >> Why didn't they convert to Windows when IBM stopped distribution on 9-track >> tape? Or when the 2540 card reader was discontinued? Or the 407? > >You are missing the point. It is called the INTERNET. They do not want >*anything* that a. Came through the internet. b. Does not come via FEDEX(or >UPS) from IBM with signatures/id card > Think digital signatures transmitted via an independent channel. http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-turbo-fueled-carrier-pigeon-16116691.html
IBM products/service on DVD or Internet are digitally signed. On tape? I remember 3480 cartridges coming from IBM in heat-sealed polyethylene sleves guaranteeing virus protection. If I understood certs, I'd mention that. >c. ... I have tried to bridge this a couple of times and was told to shut up >and don’t say anything again. >> Did they pay you $130,000.00, the going rate for that? On Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:26:48 +0000, J R wrote: >Assuming the current tape delivery is "outside data", how do you get it into >the building? > Great* Grandfather Clause? -- gil ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
