I have been reading quite a few of these messages and it is great to hear
people
discussing this topic (again).  I just thought that I would put my $.02 in.
 
I would like to see variables set at SYSTEM level, ACCOUNT level, USER level
(current), and PROCESS level.  Here is a description of each level.
 
System.
 
  These variables would be readable by EVERY user on the system although only
those users with SM (or possibly SV [system variable]) capability could add,
modify or delete them.
 
Account.
 
  These variables would be readable by EVERY user of a particular account,
though only those users with AM (or possibly AV [account variable]) capability
could add, modify or delete them.
 
User
 
  This is just my name for variables that are available today.
 
Process
 
  These variables are accessable only to the current process.
 
 
 
  If anyone wants, I can go into this in more detail, although I think I am
just
reiterating what everyone else has been saying.
 
 
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HP Sr. Systems Programmer               [log in to unmask]
Hertz Corporation, Oklahoma City, OK
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Manager: My boss says we need some eunuch programmers
Dilbert: I think he means UNIX and I already know UNIX.
Manager: If the company nurse drops by, tell her I said 'Never mind.'
 
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The views and opinions expressed in this document are expressly
my own.  So get off the couch, I obviously need more help than you.