> I doubt there is an "official"source for this term, but it was a commonly > used slang term at the time. > > (This comment is from an old old timer who actually programmed and used a > noodle picker a long time ago. One thing we learned early: if possible, > keep datasets open and avoid the need to access a VTOC often. )
I bet with enough digging, one could find the official IBM memo that banned the term. -- Will ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
