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Technology Support in the Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC) has placed this document set on the Web for quick, on-line access to IBM TechNet account holders who wish to learn the WYLBUR text editor on the IBM mainframe.
Maintained, operated, and supported by the Technology Operations and Systems Management, the IBM mainframe computer system is referred to as TechNet and is the primary administrative computing system on campus. Technology Operations and Systems Management utilizes the mainframe and peripheral equipment for payroll, billing, student registration, grade reports, business processing, and academic support. These resources are available for approved projects in instruction, research, and administration, but you must open a TechNet account to use the system.
When you open your account, you will be assigned a TechNet user ID (from this point, called a userid).
You will enter your userid when logging on to one of the University's computers. You will also enter keyword (also referred to as a password) that only you will know. No one can use your account without your keyword--not even you. Account holders must go to Technology Operations and Systems Management (not Technology Support) to recover a lost keyword/password for a TechNet account.
The WYLBUR text editor allows users to create and edit text, search the text, and display it. This site will cover the basics of logging on to the computer and invoking WYLBUR; entering and updating text, storing, using, and processing files; and getting a printout of your work. It does not cover any of the different computer languages available through WYLBUR, except how to send the programs to be processed and to receive a printout. A brief command summary is also included of most of the WYLBUR commands you will need to know when you begin working.
Other WYLBUR manuals available are the OBS WYLBUR User's Guide and OBS WYLBUR Reference Manual. (Advance notice of at least three days is required for copies of these two documents from Technology Support; there is also a copying fee). This site is also available in printed form. For any of these manuals, see the ATLC Receptionist in the west basement of the Main Library.
A terminal's keyboard is similar to a microcomputer keyboard. You will see the usual keys for entering text, but you will also see keys that have special functions. Some of these will be discussed in this intro guide. A few of the keys may be familiar, and others may not. Some are exclusive to older terminals, such as the Telex 078 and 178 and the 3270, while others are common to most keyboards. Not all functions listed in this guide will work on all systems or in all applications (e.g., the INSERT key). Some terminals have keys with similar functions but are designated differently (e.g., INS for INSERT or DEL for DELETE).
This font designation, in both UPPER and lowercase, will be used to denote COMMANDS, items you are required to type at the prompt (COMMAND? in WYLBUR)
For items you must supply (variable) in a command string, this designation in lowercase will be used.
Keyboard and numeric keypad keys will be designated in all UPPER case: Z, 7, F9, RETURN, and CTRL.
Notations with the CTRL (Control) key, such as CTRL-Z, mean you press and hold the CTRL key while pressing the letter Z. The same is true for the ALT key (alternate function).
Commands typed in response to the system prompts usually consist of a command verb (such as CHANGE, COPY, and FETCH) and one or more parameters on which the verb acts. Commands should be typed in the case specified (upper or lowercase, unless otherwise specified). Any slashes ( / ) should be typed as shown.
Unless specifically told to do so, do NOT retype the prompt when typing in a command.
You can view a listing of the contents for this site with the Site Map links located at the top and bottom of each page. Links to the index for this guide and a computing term glossary are also available on each page.
As a Texas Tech account holder, you are strongly encouraged to read the pamphlet Laws, Policies, and Computer Use. (One can be obtained at the ATLC Receptionist's desk. There is no charge for the pamphlet. An extended version of state and federal laws and University policies is available on-line, complete with downloadable files.)
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A violation of any of the computer policies subjects the user to disciplinary procedures at Texas Tech University. Violation of laws subjects the user to referral to the appropriate law enforcement or investigative agency outside the University.