Viva la tape

z/OS statement of direction

IBM intends to provide the capability to deliver the z/OS Customized Offerings (such as ServerPac, CBPDO, Customized Offerings Driver, SystemPac, ProductPac) and service orders on DVD media. Though IBM recommends using Internet delivery when ordering z/OS products or service, eliminating tape handling, the option to specify DVD physical delivery may provide an option for those who cannot accept Internet delivery. Please see previous stated direction to discontinue delivery of software on 3480, 3480 Compressed (3480C), and 3490E tape media.