> On 8 Jan 2007, you wrote:
>
> >> So, can you tell what languages should I aim for? I know this is probably
> >> a too broad subject, but some basic guidelines would be welcome.
>
> > I would go with C++. Stay away from COBOL, you'll hate it. I'm amazed
> > it is still around. :-)
>
> I was told it was the best bet, since there are very few programmers around...
> :)
> He's in the banking business and apparently COBOL is still big there.
It's probably still big because a lot of banking software was
developed many years ago when COBOL was more popular... COBOL
programmers were a hot item around, say, 1998-1999, when Y2K was fast
approaching...
-- Brett
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