[cross-posted to VM/VSE listservs] It is ironic that the stability of the mainframe platform has led to the demise of so many mainframe positions. Back when I started as a VM/VSE systems programmer in 1978, and on through the 1980s, the amount of effort required to do anything (including a good amount of assembler coding) did require a bunch more time, and therefore staff.
I know you all know this, so here's my point: Whereas Sytek used to do a LOT of training on VM from 1986-1996, we've done practically none for the last six years. We are now seeing a resurgence in requests for VM training, due (no doubt) to Linux' popularity. So maybe there is hope after all -- Linux admins tend to be younger and we may see more cross-training of Linux pros to the VM and other operating systems. Long live the mainframe! P.S. Don't forget about our own attempt to educate and elevate VM/Linux conciousness! We have very informational, low-commercial, seminars scheduled in seven different cities over the next two weeks; if you want to register, go to www.sytek-services.com and click on Tux. Here's the list of cities: Cleveland 25-Jul-02 Atlanta 30-Jul-02 Charlotte 31-Jul-02 Richmond 1-Aug-02 Bethesda 2-Aug-02 Framingham 7-Aug-02 New York City 8-Aug-02 _____________________________________________________________________ Robert N. Kusche Sytek Services, Inc. Voice: (360) 734-2278 Fax: (360) 734-3212 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.sytek-services.com
