On Wednesday, 02/08/2006 at 04:53 CST, Mike Walter
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Please don't let Chuckie write that CP Initialization code! We're
likely
> to see "self-explanatory" messages something like:
> HCPMCL0028W MCL is missing or not valid.
Hah! I scoff in your general direction. If you're going to INSIST on an
actual message, I'd rather have
HCPMCL0028W HARDWARE ERROR
(Though I don't know what's wrong with just a wait state code!)
Message: HCPMCL0028W HARDWARE ERROR
Explanation: There is an error in the hardware.
System Action: Issue message HCPMCL0028W HARDWARE ERROR. I mean, really,
did we have to say it?
User or Operator Response: The users will only know the system is down and
that it is an attempt to sabotage their work. They will call the
helpdesk. But since problem reported to the helpdesk never reach the
intended support people within 48 hours, don't worry about that right now.
The operator should call the systems programmer at home any time of night
or day, but should not even think about touching the hardware (static
electricity, you know). Please leave the covers closed and don't pull or
push on anything within 12 inches of the frame. The operator is free,
having performed his or her job admirable, to go on a coffee break. (But
please don't leave the state. We're watching you.) The system
programmer should come into work and look at the error message, grunt
something unintelligible, determine nothing can be done right now, call
IBM and go back home or back to the bar. You could try correcting the
error yourself, but that would involve opening the covers and we already
talked about that, didn't we? You could surround the machine in lead foil
on the assumption it was cosmic rays, but be sure to leave the proper air
clearances. If you will now direct your attention to the machine (HELLO?)
you will see that IBM Support Personnel are already on job. This message
merely serves to keep you occupied while help arrives. System
Programmers, they're so gullible. Here, pull my finger....
Chuckie
