Basic Assembly Language. We used to call it ALC (Assembly Language Code). Perhaps there is a new name I've not heard.
Key word here is -language-. Most any version of the assembler should work just fine, assuming that the appropriate level macros are used. I last used ASMA90 in 2004. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Gerhard Postpischil Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:59 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: How Mainframe Startup Screen Works On 5/10/2011 9:41 AM, Hal Merritt wrote: > This is called the 'USS Table' or Unformatted Screen Services (I > think). It is a BAL program using macros supplied with the VTAM > product. <pedantry> I'm not even sure it is possible to get a copy of the Basic Assembler anymore, although somebody in the Hercules groups might have a copy. And if you did, modern macros may not assemble correctly under it. </pedantry> So please don't use BAL unless you mean it. Gerhard Postpischil Bradford, VT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
