Would a documented curl interface into z/OSMF be a good compromise? I could write scripts to do most of the end user work and use the z/OSMF backend? Im currently using a couple of 3270 ISPF sessions, and a Linux command window to do some stuff. Colin
On Tue, 20 Jun 2023 at 12:30, David Crayford <dcrayf...@gmail.com> wrote: > I share Gord's perspective. While I appreciate your preference for using > a 14" laptop for all your work, it should be noted that this is an > exceptional case. Many employers, including mine, provide suitable > equipment for remote work, such as 32" external monitors (I personally > have two) in addition to the laptop. > > Regarding z/OSMF, although I haven't personally used it as a sysprog, I > have experience in workflow development, and I agree that it doesn't > offer a great user experience. IBM has been attempting to introduce a > new technology for the next generation of mainframe users that is also > user-friendly for the experienced professionals. Unfortunately, I > believe they have not succeeded in doing so. Simply complaining about it > here will not bring about any change. I suggest focusing on formulating > a solution that can improve upon z/OSMF by offering a modern approach > (without relying on green screens or batch jobs), meeting your > requirements, and being acceptable to the upcoming generation that will > replace us. > > On 17/6/2023 7:35 am, Shaffer, Terri wrote: > > So I have been a WFH person for the last 6 years and very productive. I > live in Pittsburgh, my Office is in Omaha, NE. > > > > The point of all my posts, is I shouldn't have to do that! In-fact when > I installed z/OS 2.5 I gave up on the workflows as only seeing 2 lines was > impossible!. > > > > I found and XML conversion I could covert and print form and was able to > perform any steps needed for my upgrade. > > > > And to tell the truth I loved the migration manual!!!!!!! It took me 30 > minutes, documented anything applicable and DONE!. > > > > Yes I know, save a tree, but we have made things complicated, not easier. > > > > Remember when SERVERPAC forced operational datasets to a certain pack > and name!! Guess who zapped the SLIB to change so I could use the change > command, before IBM woke up and added that capability!!! > > > > This is what z/OSMF needs. And expert switch! Do background checks, or > if it does find an inconsistency allow us the use a bypass!!!!!!!!!! > > > > My life would immediately get easier on installs. I have been doing > this for 38 years, I can build z/OS with my eyes closed if allowed. Not > forced into some configuration > > > > Ms Terri E Shaffer > > Senior Systems Engineer, > > z/OS Support: > > ACIWorldwide - Telecommuter > > H(412-766-2697) C(412-519-2592) > > terri.shaf...@aciworldwide.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On > Behalf Of Gord Tomlin > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:01 AM > > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > > Subject: Re: z/OSMF > > > > EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open attachments unless you know > the content is safe. > > > > > > On 2023-06-15 08:24 AM, Shaffer, Terri wrote: > >> Lastly is the available screen usage, THIS IS MY biggest ISSUE!!! On > my 14" laptop, z/SOMF software installation is almost impossible, because > you can only see a few lines. Maybe if I had a Mod-5 and 32" monitor, life > would be easier, but yeah not gona happen. > > I sympathize with your predicament, but there are steps you could take > to mitigate it. If you do your work in the office, request a larger monitor > for productivity reasons. If you do your work remotely, get a monitor, or > get a HDMI cable and connect your laptop to a TV. > > > > -- > > > > Regards, Gord Tomlin > > Action Software International > > (a division of Mazda Computer Corporation) > > Tel: (905) 470-7113, Fax: (905) 470-6507 > > Support: https://actionsoftware.com/support/ > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send > email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN > > ________________________________ > > [https://go.aciworldwide.com/rs/030-ROK-804/images/aci-footer.jpg] < > http://www.aciworldwide.com/> > > This email message and any attachments may contain confidential, > proprietary or non-public information. The information is intended solely > for the designated recipient(s). 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