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:
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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.
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Regards, Gord Tomlin
Action Software International
(a division of Mazda Computer Corporation)
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