Re: 504

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leif Svalgaard" <leif@leif.org>
> It would seem to me that the protocol can be simplified by NOT
deactivating
> the line should the cable be disconnected. Simply assume that it is always
> there and that it always works (and as now: hang with a Reference code
> if not found during IPL). So, I see no excuses. It is still terrible.
>

The console connection has to work even if os400 is not loaded on the
system.  So the protocol code must make a minimum of system calls.
Probably no system calls.  If that is the case, adding any requirement other
then "connect at ipl" probably does more harm in the form of possible bugs
and problems then it is worth.

Steve




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