>That tipping point happened about TSO/E Rel 2, when Rexx came to MVS. ESA/3.1.3oE. On, or about, 1990.
I was told by my manager to stick with CLIST because REXX was 'too' expensive. But, as I still believe, productivity is more important. Also, the only LRECL allowed was 80, under EXECIO, back then. When in doubt. PANIC!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html