Abstract: Described techniques enable replacement of tape storage, e.g., for intermediate term processing and long term storage, using simulated tapes that may be stored using cloud memory or other suitable storage techniques. In described techniques, an open request for a dataset of an application may be determined. The dataset may be determined to be written to a simulated tape, and a buffer may be allocated in response to the open request. Channel command words of a channel program governing writing of the dataset may be intercepted. Data of the dataset may be written to the buffer based on the channel command words, and the data of the dataset may be copied from the buffer to the simulated tape.

Abstract: A pants having frayable leg bottoms is provided by provision of at least one circumferential thread stitching proximate each leg bottom. The circumferential thread stitching provides a defined boundary for fraying and cutting the leg bottom to a selected length. The pant legs are cut below the stitching line to define the fabric area for fraying in the pant legs. Fraying in the legs is then provided by separation of yarns at cut bottoms in normal wear and laundering of the pants. In a preferred embodiment, the pant legs include multiple circumferential double needle top stitching rows of thread which are spaced apart from the leg bottoms.