RE: API -> Commands

[Scott Klement <klemscot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,

If IBM took those commands away, you'd better believe that I'd be upset --
I'd have a lot of programs that would just stop working.  Odds are pretty
good I'd never upgrade to that release.

However, there's a HUGE difference between taking away existing commands,
and turning API's into commands.

For the most part, I think the API's already have commands were
appropriate.  Such as DSPPGM and DSPDTAARA instead of using the equiv
API's...   

What exactly are you wanting them to do at the command-line that isn't
already done?   So much that you think it needs to be standardized 
across all the shops?



On Fri, 25 May 2001 jpcarr@tredegar.com wrote:

> Ron, Scott.
> 
> You guys maybe right,  So,  on V5R1 you wouldn't mind if DSPLIB, DSPMSG,
> STRDBG, CLRPFM, DLTPGM, DSPOBJD,  etc disappeared right?    IBM shouldn't
> have to support those things each release if API's are there right?   For
> those  CHGxxx,  DLTxxx, DSPxxx, ADDxxx things who needs them?
> 
> I mean you could rewrite those easily right?  You guys are right.
> 
> Tongue out of cheek now.
> 
> Anyways,  I still would like to hear from those who would like something.
> Maybe changing a Websphere setting in batch without using the Admin Client.
> 
> If this is an off list subject,  Please email me privately.  Sorry David.
> 
> John
> 

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