JCL is not a programming language. It is called "Job Control Language".
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 10:58 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Unix systems and Serialization mechanism On Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:34:05 -0500, Wayne Driscoll wrote: > >I think you are comparing apples to oranges. DISP= can be specified in >JCL, the program isn't coded using DISP=OLD, it is inherited. In > I consider JCL a programming language (merely a very bad one). What does the "L" stand for? And there's DYNALLOC with interfaces in various programming languages in which the programmer can code or default DISP=. -- 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
