> We would most likely reject such a request.  We're flexible
> about software
> that is used to meet your systems management and productivity
> needs, but
> running COBOL applications to process business data is
> outside the bounds
> of what an IFL was designed to do (run Linux apps).

On the other hand, IBM is known for more-than-occasionally possessing a
cash-lubricated morality...8-)

> Read z/OS datasets directly? <delicate cough>  Use caution.
> It certain
> environments it creates a security problem, not to mention
> possible data
> integrity issues.

One that's been around for *how* long, now? And is *how* well
documented? Yes, you have to aim, then shoot, but that's NOT rocket
science.

-- db

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