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On 13 Sep 2006 06:39:32 -0700, in bit.listserv.ibm-main
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] (David Cole) wrote:
I guess I have to take strong exception to your
characterization of my suggestion as a "misuse" of SMP/E.
Yes, it is different than "normal",
In any case, my process uses proper SMP commands and
packaging with no degradation of SMP/E capabilities. It's
not like I'm suggesting that nonsupported interfaces or
methods be used.
Using a system in a way that was never envisioned by
the creators can be brilliant innovation.
It can also be what is termed "gaming the system". That
latter is sometimes ethically dubious. The fact that
you're not breaking any SMP rules doesn't, automatically,
make your technique not a misuse. I will certainly admit
that it's much better than requiring BYPASSID, hand-editing
PTFIN, or onerous additional manual steps (each of which
has been required by other vendors).
"If you don't like SMP, if you don't know SMP, if you
don't want to know SMP, then this is the installation
process for you.
"In fact, you will have an easier time then the
experienced Sysprog who is probably going to insist on
remangling this stuff into something that works 'the
right way'."
Perhaps your view of the "correct" way of using SMP is
more limited than it could be?
Perhaps.
Many of my customers are small shops that cannot afford to
hire people dedicated to being "SMP jockeys". So, anything
I can do to simplify their lives with respect to my
product, they're grateful for.
Given what your product is used for, I'm surprised to
find that it's used by very small shops. Since it is, I'll
certainly grant that those shops might have an easier time
with your technique.
In fact, the same goes for the large shops as well. Even
the dedicated SMP jockeys appreciate the exceedingly low
impact that the SMP/E phase of z/XDC's installation
process has on their lives.
That will vary from person to person. If you said,
"Even some dedicated ...", instead of "Even the dedicated
...", I'd agree with you. I'm not sure where I'd stand
with "most" instead of "some".
Seeing that no one else, here, is jumping in to agree
with me, I may have to accept "most".
You've found a technique that you like and that gets
very little negative comment. I can't, and probably
shouldn't, argue with that. So, I'll stop.
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