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PINNED Respect $HOME/.config/go/env
After adding eval $(/path/to/goz-env) in .profile, each time I log in to OMVS, I get 3 or 4 lines about $COMPILER_PATH. Can you add config to turn this off, please? Second, even if I have $HOME/.config/go/env (per XDG spec), go env says that `go` ...

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RDz: Add ZOOM command line feature to enable content assist for input dataset from JCL member

1) Add operation to activate feature by keyword ZOOM from command line2) Allow content assist functionality of browse, edit, view of input dataset in JCL member3) Add menu selection to work with input data set in content assist
almost 10 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

max occurs 'unbounded'

User states 'The workaround works but not when maxOccurs is ?unbounded?. 03 testOperationResponse. 06 serviceSettings. 09 releaseSchedule. 12 releaseTimes2-num PIC S9(9) COMP-5 SYNC. 12 releaseTimes OCCURS 100. 15 Xtime PIC X(5). 15 amPM PIC X(255...
almost 10 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 5 Not under consideration

Access Librarian files with File Manager Compare old and new files

Belk is using an ISV product to compare CA-Librarian files. File Manager supports use of Librarian copy books but not as files during a comparison operation. This requirement may use the CA-Librarian SUBSYS implementation, an optional setup for Li...
almost 10 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

Avoidance of repettive HourGlass ACES scans in AGGELIG

This is a dramatic CPU-time reduction request. HourGlass processing is controlled by an "ACES", a table in ECSA strorage. The table contains information on whether and how to change the local time during a TIME service call. This is done by runnin...
almost 10 years ago in IBM HourGlass for z/OS 3 Not under consideration

Continuos Data Collection CDC - collect new data related to TCP application defined in the NSD

Collect data with CDC to help to refine the quality of services parameters for applications defined in the Network Service Database
almost 10 years ago in z/TPF Product Family / z/TPF 3 Not under consideration

NOTIMESLICE PAT attribute can cause CTL-588

Hi. A NOTIMESLICE PAT attribute causing a CTL-588. In this case the code issuing the PAUSC is in global clocks, which is something that has been in place for quite some time. This code is issuing a PAUSC every minute to synchornize the clocks. The...
almost 10 years ago in z/TPF Product Family / z/TPF 2 Not under consideration

Add DFHAMSIG information to the auto-install models (AITM)

Add DFHAMSIG information to the auto-install models (AITM). This will eliminate some of the confusion as to which CEDA Group/List the TypeTerm was Installed from, and who last changed it.
almost 10 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 3 Not under consideration

Allow CICS to specify Long Binder Object names in Program definition

Allow CICS to specify Long Binder Object names in Program definition as CEDA field. For example in CEDA the program name could be PAYROLL1 and the Object name field in CEDA could be called:Objet_Name: PAYROLL_OVERTIME_ESTIMATIONS
almost 10 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 2 Not under consideration

PLAC1112-1553 EAVs fully supported by all IBM products

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: Carles.ArisSubmitters Company: la Caixa PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PLAC1112-1553 EAVs fully supported by all IBM productsHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent Status: RecognizedCl...
almost 10 years ago in IBM Z NetView 1 Not under consideration

PGAR1113-1651 CICS Name counter Server Recovery at remote DR site

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: Adem.ArslanSubmitters Company: Garanti Teknoloji PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PGAR1113-1651 CICS Name counter Server Recovery at remote DR siteHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent ...
almost 10 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 3 Not under consideration