On Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:33:11 -0600, Dan wrote: >I have a strange memory of a previous thread about ISPF PACKing (probably pre >1995). > >I seem to recall someone from IBM (in the ISPF area) posting a query about the >use of the ISPF PACK option. I believe they were hoping to remove the >function. >I've searched the archives but can't seem to find anything. >My recollection of the thread was that IBM wanted to remove the capability of >turning ON packing but any member that was already packed would remain packed >(unless the user requested PACK OFF). As PACK is still an option that can be >enabled someone must have made a strong enough argument to keep the function >(although I don't see why). > >Does anyone else recall that discussion or was I dreaming? :D >If you do recall it, why was it not crippled? > z/OS 2.2 will give a site more latitude to turn it off.
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