Barton Robinson wrote:
I agree with Richard there are lots of tools. But also, i've
never seen a site that didn't add their own tools because the
systems person had a "better/easier" way of doing something.
So is there any VM systems person with say 20 years of experience
that doesn't add their own interface or tools?
I work with a LOT of installations now where the VM/Linux
programmer is not experienced, does not have time for much
education if any, who's management thinks vm should be easy,
and who's primary method of interacting with computers is
via a browser. IBM does the initial installation,
but then they have to walk all on their own.
Many of the experienced VM people retire each year. If you
really want the VM platform to survive, an acceptable
interface is required to allow new people to function,
and that is not with line mode 3270. So the question of what
is needed is not addressed to the old timers ready to
CMS Full Screen Session Services? ;-) <g,d,r>
retire, it is to the old timers helping the platform to
grow when there is a lack of skills, and lack of time
to acquire skills, and a strong interest in using browsers.
(I think VMWare and other vm competitors provide current
interfaces that are intuitive to new users..)
I'm still not sure how much of VE is Marketecture, but if
it just adds complexity and another set of tools, doesn't
sound like much value. So, how do you provide the NEW VM
system's person with the education and tools in a way
that is intuitive to them with low frustration?
Which is how Mr. Nathan started this thread?
DJ
