I did not mean to imply that it was -meaningful-. Instead, in the proper context, such a number can be -useful-.
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ted MacNEIL Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 10:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: SI and MI MIPS >I actually took Hal's comment the other way, that the "not very far from the >actuality" was referring back to the meaningless indicator. >In that case, it >really is pretty accurate. >IOW, MIPS is meaningless. Because of: >>In fairness, it -is- a number that a high manager can use to reasonbly >>quantify things. I took it the other way. The poster appeared to believe it was a meaningful measurement. - Ted MacNEIL [email protected] NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
