Confessions:
???? I have been in IT/data processing for over 40 years. In that time I have accumulated a large number of software tapes, manuals and other assorted and related items. Not all of these items have the blessing of the original creators. This has also included something approaching two terrabytes of software.
Prospects:
???? With the recent discussion in another forum, it made it clear to me that the group has deviated from it's original purposes which were to promote the furtherance and education of the IBM mainframe environment. This has included a number of things including absconding other people's programs and efforts and calling them their own. There has also been some encouragement from my significant other that I should spend my time with other activities.
Disposal:
???? With all of that being said, I will make the statement that every item that I have will be deleting, trashing and otherwise getting rid of everything that I have. This will free up a good chunk of space in my closet and elsewhere. Some portions of this collection have made it's way to others in this and other groups. If they have it, I hope that they will continue with promoting the original efforts. If they don't, that's the way it will be. The bit bucket will be drained of a fairly decent collection. This is not about promoting me. With this email, I will be deleting my account from this site and will start filling the bit bucket.
Good luck to all of you.
Merry Christmas.
Have a happy and healthy new year
(yes, it's probably for the periodic donation request from a certain sea creature.)
George
