>From Alan's earlier post this thread is sounding increasingly like Chuckie's taking lessons from Dogbert.
Mike Harding EDS VM National Capability 134 El Portal Place Clayton, Ca. USA 94517-1742 * phone: +01-925-672-4403 * Fax: +01-925-672-4403 * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (personal) Note: For 2006, I am off on Mondays with even Julian dates and Fridays with odd ones. -----Original Message----- From: VM/ESA and z/VM Discussions [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Altmark Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 3:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: MCLs for z/VM 5.2 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
