ADSM Redbooks
1996-02-22 09:26:02
>I have been reading with interest the discussion about REDBOOKS
>and ADSM on the ADSM-L list.
>Cyndie has been trying to defend an existing situation that should
>not exist.
>It seems to me that the existence (and demand) for REDBOOKS should
>tell IBM that current documentation is insufficient. If REDBOOKS
>are needed to get the job done, why should they be charged for
>any more than other ADSM base docs?
>When IBM decided to drag us into this OCO world, they did NOT
>step up to the drastically increased need for better documentation.
>The base docs for ADSM/6000 are just barely adequate to install
>the product. They certainly don't tell you how to exploit its
>rich functionality. If your interested in quality, the documentation
>must also reflect that quality. (READ: IBM needs to spend a lot
>more money on documentation!)
>Enough of my soapboxing.
>Richard
>Richard Alexander phone: (518) 276-6785
>Asst Director, High Performance Computing fax: (518) 276-2809
>Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Internet: alexar AT rpi DOT edu
Richard,
We are in the process of restructuring and rewriting the ADSM customer
documentation. I would be very interested in your suggestions for
improvement and feedback on the restructured information. I will try
to call you today.
Carol Vander Stoep
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