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Search path for DLLs in Executable

Linux has a mechanism to have a default search path embedded in an executable when it tries to load a shared library, equivalent to DLL's on z/OS, called rpath. This path takes precedence over some default search paths such as system search paths ...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / LE 2 Not under consideration

Change key run-time services routines Language Environment to enable time virtualization software

Time virtualization software like ASG Technologies ValidDate, IBM HourGlass and Compuware Xpediter/Xchange must front-end the operating system Time Service routines and Language Environment runtime to allow users to test applications with future d...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / LE 0 Future consideration

CICS with COBOL v5 recognize need for binder programs

There is new requirement when using COBOL ver 5 and program uses TEST option to include SYS1.MIGLIB and SYS1.SIEAMIGE in the DFHRPL. If the binder programs are not available, the region suffers from various storage violations. CICS should be able ...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / LE 4 Future consideration

Add support for POSIX.1-2001 posix_spawn() and helper functions

Just to avoid any possible confusion, this is not asking for spawn(). The posix_spawn() function and a set of supporting functions provides the user a wrapper around exec/fork and enables them to create child processes with much more control other...
over 4 years ago in z/OS / LE 0 Future consideration

Add Runtime Option to Defer Program Releases to CICS End of Task

Provide a runtime option that directs LE to not release modules upon enclave termination. Instead, let CICS release the modules at transaction end.
over 9 years ago in z/OS / LE 1 Future consideration

WSHB0410-1332 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 1

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: pela04Submitters Company: SHB PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: WSHB0410-1332 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 1Homework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: WebSphereCurrent Status: RecognizedClosed St...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / LE 3 Future consideration

WUBS0410-1333 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 2

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: olli@ibmSubmitters Company: UBS PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: WUBS0410-1333 Improve Diagnosis of native memory leaks - Part 2Homework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: WebSphereCurrent Status: RecognizedClosed ...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / LE 3 Future consideration

WSHB0410-1330 Extend LE LEDATA verbexit to display Java method names

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: pela04Submitters Company: SHB PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: WSHB0410-1330 Extend LE LEDATA verbexit to display Java method namesHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: WebSphereCurrent Status: RecognizedClos...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / LE 4 Not under consideration

LE - Increase the parameter limit of 256 characters in CELQPIPI

While converting our CICS Java application to JVMServer, we ran with the LE RTPS(ON) option to get tuning recommendations. Due to the 256 charater limit in CELQPIPI, we are not able to implement all the recommendations provided in the LE report vi...
over 9 years ago in z/OS / LE 1 Future consideration

Add support for LBI to C/RTL

C/RTL does not currently support BLKSIZE > 32760 for tape data sets. LBI allows a BLKSIZE up to ~256K. C/RTL should support LBI to allow for more efficient transfer of data stored on tape.
about 10 years ago in z/OS / LE 1 Future consideration