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** On the [[S/36]] there was only one spool file with all output for all users. | ** On the [[S/36]] there was only one spool file with all output for all users. | ||
== Printer Writer == | == Printer Writer == | ||
| + | * '''A printer writer''' is a system program that writes spooled files to a printer. | ||
| + | ** On [[S/36]] a spool writer prints output that is saved in the spool file. | ||
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== Output Queue == | == Output Queue == | ||
Revision as of 09:37, 26 June 2005
Here is a review of some basics, to help individuals new to managing some areas of 400 stuff.
Spool
A spooled file (sometimes called a spooled output file) is a file that holds output waiting to be printed. At any given time, multiple spooled files can be waiting to print.
- You see only your own spooled files unless you have job control (*JOBCTL) or spool control (*SPLCTL) special security authority.
- On the S/36 there was only one spool file with all output for all users.
Printer Writer
- A printer writer is a system program that writes spooled files to a printer.
- On S/36 a spool writer prints output that is saved in the spool file.
