Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
In [EMAIL PROTECTED], on 03/09/2008 at 12:21 AM, Brian Westerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I'm proud of what I do and who I work for, unlike the people who don't sign their email or use a non-company address to post to the list. Sometimes people use personal e-mail for IBM-MAIN because company policy requires it, or because they have multiple clients. I try to judge people by what they post, not by what address they use. -- Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz, SysProg and JOAT ISO position; see http://patriot.net/~shmuel/resume/brief.html We don't care. We don't have to care, we're Congress. (S877: The Shut up and Eat Your spam act of 2003) -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
IMO, the announcement of a Beta Test version of a mainframe product is more relevant to the people on this list than many of the threads that get posted here. In addition, the subject line is very clear; if someone isn't interested in a 'Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO', all they have to do is delete the email without reading it and that's the end of it. Otherwise, they can open it and read a few details. I really don't see the harm. Dave Salt See the new SimpList rollover image at: http://www.mackinney.com/products/SIM/simplist.htm _ At a loss for words? Find them by playing Seekadoo! Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/208 -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
And sometimes there is another less obvious reason, but in some cases, the person is less honest about it. In any case, I went back and read through my original post and I think that in the future it probably makes more sense to do what was suggested and post the link instead of the email, which does appear to be more on the marketing end of things. Brian -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
Hi Brian, The rollover image that's on the web site at http://www.mackinney.com/products/SIM/simplist.htm was created using Macromedia Captivate. There is no JavaScript or any form of programming involved. The only thing I don't like is that the image of the ISPF panel has to be clicked before the mouse rollover feature becomes active. Ideally, it would have been nice if the rollover feature activated automatically as soon as the mouse moved over the panel, i.e. without the user having to click the image first. But other than that, Macromedia Captivate does an excellent job of creating product demos and training courses and it's very easy to use. FYI: SimpList 2.0 will be released next month, at which time the rollover image and web site will be updated to reflect the new features. HTH, Dave SaltSee the new SimpList(tm) rollover image at:http://www.mackinney.com/products/SIM/simplist.htmDate: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:41:51 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Dave, Not to change the subject, but can I ask you what you used to create the rollover image feature of the web link that you had under your signature? Is it JavaScript or something else? Brian -- 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 _ Create a handy button so your friends can add U to their buddy list. Try it now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/211 -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
That's kind of cool. I use Firefox with Javascript turned off, (actually I have the NOScript extension turned on), and I was happy to see that I didn't have to enable the site to see the show. I'm going to see about trying to do that on our site. Thanks, Brian -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
Ted, this is basically what Brian uses this discussion group for, to advertise his products and services. On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 3:16 AM, Ted MacNEIL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: apologize if you have already received the email on this, but Syzygy is announcing our BETA testing of the next version of SyzAUTO. You should appologise for sending this e-mail at all! IBM-Main is a user discussion forum. Not a place to receive e-mail advertisements from software vendors. - Too busy driving to stop for gas! -- 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 -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
I took the original posting as a call for help. He needs assistance with beta testing. I think that is an excellent use of this group and an excellent attitude from a vendor. /Tom Kern -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
Zahir, Maybe you should go back and look at the problems that I have helped people with, or maybe look at the programs that I have on the CBT Tape, or talk to one of the people at one of the sites that I have performed contracts at before you decide that I am only using the site for marketing. I spend on average of 2 hours per week (unpaid) on the phone with systems programmers from many sites all over the world (calling on my company's toll free number) helping them with problems that have nothing to do with any contracts or products that Syzygy maintains, it's all for free and I'm happy to do it. Obviously, if someone is looking for a solution that we have developed, I'm not going to disqualify that solution just because I work for the company. There are several hundred users of our products, and I don't need to do marketing, it's not my job, but if there is a solution that we make that will help someone, I'm sure going to bring it up. It would be the same if the solution were an IBM or a CA product, just because I work for a vendor doesn't mean that I should keep it a secret. I'm proud of what I do and who I work for, unlike the people who don't sign their email or use a non-company address to post to the list. Brian -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
Brian, you've got my vote, keep up the good work and just ignore these morons who are fortunately in the minority. Stephen Mednick Computer Supervisory Services Sydney, Australia -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Westerman Sent: Sunday, 9 March 2008 5:22 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO Zahir, Maybe you should go back and look at the problems that I have helped people with, or maybe look at the programs that I have on the CBT Tape, or talk to one of the people at one of the sites that I have performed contracts at before you decide that I am only using the site for marketing. I spend on average of 2 hours per week (unpaid) on the phone with systems programmers from many sites all over the world (calling on my company's toll free number) helping them with problems that have nothing to do with any contracts or products that Syzygy maintains, it's all for free and I'm happy to do it. Obviously, if someone is looking for a solution that we have developed, I'm not going to disqualify that solution just because I work for the company. There are several hundred users of our products, and I don't need to do marketing, it's not my job, but if there is a solution that we make that will help someone, I'm sure going to bring it up. It would be the same if the solution were an IBM or a CA product, just because I work for a vendor doesn't mean that I should keep it a secret. I'm proud of what I do and who I work for, unlike the people who don't sign their email or use a non-company address to post to the list. Brian -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
In [EMAIL PROTECTED], on 03/06/2008 at 10:27 PM, Brian Westerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I'll past the email below It would be better to make a tombstone announcement with *NO* promotional material and a link to your web site for details. -- Shmuel (Seymour J.) Metz, SysProg and JOAT ISO position; see http://patriot.net/~shmuel/resume/brief.html We don't care. We don't have to care, we're Congress. (S877: The Shut up and Eat Your spam act of 2003) -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
unlike the people who don't sign their email or use a non-company address to post to the list. Some companies have a policy against making public statements using corporate e-mail accounts. Some people are also unemployed, so how can they use a corporate account? - Too busy driving to stop for gas! -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
you've got my vote, keep up the good work and just ignore these morons who are fortunately in the minority. Because people have a different opinion than you does not make them morons. Also, calling somebody a moron does not invalidate their opinion. - Too busy driving to stop for gas! -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
apologize if you have already received the email on this, but Syzygy is announcing our BETA testing of the next version of SyzAUTO. You should appologise for sending this e-mail at all! IBM-Main is a user discussion forum. Not a place to receive e-mail advertisements from software vendors. - Too busy driving to stop for gas! -- 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
Re: Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
Ted, I sent it because when we started the previous beta, I received more than 20 emails from people on the list that complained that they didn't know about the beta in enough advance time and thus were not allowed to participate because of the 150 site limit. My apology was only because I felt that it was off topic from the normal information on the list, and didn't want it to appear like a marketing effort. I'm very sorry if I have offended you in some way. Brian -- 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
Beta TEST announcement of Version 3 of SyzAUTO
I apologize if you have already received the email on this, but Syzygy is announcing our BETA testing of the next version of SyzAUTO. I'll past the email below for those that did not receive it, and I'm sorry if the lines wrap: ***Beginning of email paste Dear Syzygy software client, Syzygy is proud to announce that a new BETA version of SyzAUTO, version 3 will soon be available. As a result of a large number of customer requests, an entirely new version of the industry's least expensive feature-rich System Command and JOB Automation product, SyzAUTO, will soon be ready to BETA test. We would like to offer you an invitation to participate in the upcoming beta test of SyzAUTO. This beta is limited to 150 sites, so if you are interested and have the time to spare, please send a return email or contact your site administrator so that we can add you to our beta testing team. Many new features are being designed into the new version of SyzAUTO. Some of the new facilities in SyzAUTO have been added to give SyzAUTO some of the same functionality that already exists in the SyzCmdZ system command scripting product and the SyzSPOOL Jes output offload product. Many clients that license one or more of the Syzygy suite of products (SyzSPOOL, SyzCmdZ and SyzAUTO), have requested that we make some of the features of those products available to them internally from other products in the SYZ-suite, and SyzAUTO is the first of the three SYZ-suite products to reflect those changes. The other products of the SYZ-suite will be entering Beta testing shortly. There are several interconnect capabilities that are being designed for the SYZ-suite products as well, but they are not listed below. This new version proposes to add the following new features over the current V2.00.f version of the SyzAUTO product: Internal commands are now supported with user defined command prefix (2 characters). New Job Scheduling capabilities, allows for tracking and final disposition (condition codes) of JOBs submitted for execution by SyzAUTO. Allow capability to EMAIL the results (Condition codes and MAX Condition Code) of JOBs submitted by SyzAUTO. EMAIL JOB or task failure information where applicable. System startup and overrides can be specified in PARMLIB or another dataset. New ++STATUS Internal Command, allows user to display the status of the product on the console. New ++STOP Internal Command, allows internal shutdown of product. New ++RESET Internal Command, allows the timer to be reset in case of changes to commands PDS, (restart no longer necessary). New ++PREFIX Internal Command, allows user customization of the default (++) prefix. New ability to set prefix and submit multiple JOBs or commands at startup along with the current initial command member. New ++SUBMIT Internal command to submit a JOB for execution without being required to know the SyzAUTO jobstep (no more F A,JOBNAME required). New ++CMD Internal Command to execute another command member (or timed member) without being required to know the SyzAUTO jobstep. New ++IF Internal commands allows for decision logic on whether a line is to be executed: ++IFSTARTED ; will only execute command following the ; if the specified task is currently in execution ++IFSTOPPED ; will only execute command following the ; if the specified task is NOT running ++IFLPAR ; will only execute command following the ; if SyzAUTO is executing on a certain LPAR (or System ID) New ++LPAR Internal command, allows command to be sent to another LPAR in the sysplex New ++REPLY Internal Command, preforms reply to any outstanding WTOR without knowing the REPLYID in advance, only the MSGID or text (or portion of) the message New ++WTO Internal command to issue message to the console or syslog New ++WTOH Internal command to issue a HIGHLIGHTED message to the console or syslog. New USER operations manual in HTML and PDF format. Many more features are also under development including a ISPF/PDF based interface to SyzAUTO. The BETA version manual is not yet available, but to download information on the current gold version of SyzAUTO (2.0.f), please link to: http://syzygyinc.net/Documents/SYZAUTO%20Product%20Manual%20V2-0-f.pdf If you would like to participate in the Beta test project for this new 3.0b version, please contact your project coordinator or reply back to this email. You must be registered with the SyzAUTO beta program by March 30, 2008 to participate. The current gold version of the SyzAUTO product (version z-2.00.f) will continue to be fully supported until January 18, 2009 as previously announced. Regards, Tony Alphonsio Beta Testing Coordinator Syzygy Incorporated **End of email paste; If you have any questions or would like to participate, you can contact me offline or send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brian Westerman
