>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