-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 4:57 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Member name format for z/OS directory as simulated PDS?
On Mon, 10 May 2010 16:33:30 -0500, Rick Fochtman wrote: >Probably from dataset names like 'FOOLISHLY.BARRED', which can't be >effectively processed by CVOL management routines. > Clearly, but why prohibit cataloguing 'FOO.BAR'? I know the word, but I have never seen it spelled that way. :) >---------------------------------------------------- >Paul Gilmartin wrote: > >>concerned, for example, why, when the programmer codes: >> >> //SYSUT2 DD DISP=(,CATLG),DSN=FOO.BAR >> >>... the data set is catalogued, whereas for: >> >> //SYSUT2 DD DISP=(,CATLG),DSN='FOO.BAR' >> >>... the JCL C/I changes the disposition to KEEP. In both cases, >>identical data set names are created. In each case the name was >>acceptable to CVOL. Why should the C/I make the distinction? >>CVOL can't be the explanation. Cui bono? -- gil ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ========================== This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
