> On Mar 26, 2018, at 5:25 PM, Paul Gilmartin > <0000000433f07816-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: > > On Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:57:47 -0500, Edward Gould wrote: > >>> On Mar 26, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Charles Mills <charl...@mcn.org> wrote: >>> >>> Goofiness. >>> >>> Why didn't they convert to Windows when IBM stopped distribution on 9-track >>> tape? Or when the 2540 card reader was discontinued? Or the 407? >> >> You are missing the point. It is called the INTERNET. They do not want >> *anything* that a. Came through the internet. b. Does not come via FEDEX(or >> UPS) from IBM with signatures/id card >> > Think digital signatures transmitted via an independent channel. > http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-turbo-fueled-carrier-pigeon-16116691.html > > IBM products/service on DVD or Internet are digitally signed. On tape? > I remember 3480 cartridges coming from IBM in heat-sealed polyethylene > sleves guaranteeing virus protection.
The sealed plastic envelope was a plus. But you did not read the rest of my entry. The tapes get sent directly to the auditing department. The box/envelope is unsealed there. The person checked the ID of the delivery agent. The person then calls somewhere within IBM to make sure that IBM sent the tape. The person after everything is checkout comes down to the department and the manager is the only one authorized to sign for it, I am his backup in case of illness/vacation etc. My boss or I must open the package in the presence of the auditor and verify everything is there (this is not fun)then sign the auditors receipt book. As per the auditor we must place the box into a locked room and the secretary has a sign in/out sheet which My boss or I can sign. > > If I understood certs, I'd mention that. > >> c. ... I have tried to bridge this a couple of times and was told to shut up >> and don’t say anything again. >>> > Did they pay you $130,000.00, the going rate for that? il: This is their business not mine. They get to make the rules. > > > On Mon, 26 Mar 2018 21:26:48 +0000, J R wrote: > >> Assuming the current tape delivery is "outside data", how do you get it into >> the building? >> > Great* Grandfather Clause? Like I said above the delivery guy has to have an ID and the package must be from a recognized sender of material. BTW there is no squawk about this from anyone that I am aware of. Once delivery is accepted then our auditing department takes over the next step of verification. This was all set up long time before I showed up on the scene. > > -- gil > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
