Re: [WDSCI-L] WDSCI-Installation suggestion

[MichaelQuigley@xxxxxxxxxx]

   Frank,

   I like this idea so much I added a comment for this to Feature # 173 on
   the Feature Enhancement and Request Database (FRED) at:
   http://www7b.software.ibm.com/webapp/wsdd/studioServlet3.  I then voted
   for the feature.  IBM acknowledged the request "IBM has received this
   requirement and someone is evaluating it.   An additional response will be
   given when this evaluation has completed."  I'm believing IBM will see
   lots of votes for this as the current install and update process is quite
   cumbersome.
   Michael Quigley
   Systems-Analyst
   The Way International
   www.TheWay.org

   Original message:
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   message: 2
   date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 15:38:37 +1000
   from: Frank.Kolmann@xxxxxxxxxx
   subject: [WDSCI-L] WDSCI-Installation suggestion

   As I was updating a Client Access Express PC from the IFS image
   having just done a PTF upgrade, it occurred to me how simple it
   all was compared to the WDSCi install I just did.

   It also occurred to me that the processes are virtually identical.
   I am not entirely sure what IBMs present strategy is but
   considering that WDSCi is bundled as part of the purchase of
   a compiler/s why not put WDSCi on the IFS and have it updated
   on a PTF install, just like Client Access Express.

   If that is not possible, can I load the WDSCi disks to the IFS
   THEN apply the ptfs so that I get an up to date image and then
   I can use the 'wonderfully simple' process to install an updated
   image onto each PC just like Client Access Express.

   The present method of loading WDSCi is a bit archaic.
   (Multiple web downloads are a pain)

   Frank Kolman