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From: Steve Richter <srichter@AutoCoder.com> > > 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. > still terrible. Someone mentioned that you can plug in a new cable and the system will "autodetect" the new cable. Why not autodetect the console cable? This will not complicate the IPL protocol. No valid excuses as far as I can see. But the thread has run its course and I learned something and it is not good.
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