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Question: Coding RECFM=F over RECFM=FB

Answer: What is the advantage of coding RECFM=F over RECFM=FB why not F.

April 04, 2009 13:00:36	#2
dhs01	Member Since: April 2009 Total Comments: 24
RE: Coding RECFM=F over RECFM=FB
I could be wrong but years ago, F meant unblocked. Just tried it, F by itself still means unblocked. (ie LRECL=BLKSIZE)