The Alternate Library is free and can be used to execute compiled REXX execs.
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/awdtools/rexx/rexxzseries/altlibrary.htm l Don Imbriale >-----Original Message----- >From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf >Of Charles Mills >Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 11:16 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: Rexx compression in TSO? > >We are licensees of the Rexx compiler and I am familiar (I believe) with >its options. > >I am interested in "compressing" Rexx source code before compiling so as >to: > >- remove comments and white space from the source code that ends up >embedded in the Rexx load module (assuming it is to support the >"alternate library") as a way of decreasing the exposure of intellectual >property. >- possibly improve speed of execution under the "alternate library" >- reduce load module size > >Yes, I am aware of the Rexx compiler's COMPRESS option. It has the >undesired side effect of increasing run time and CPU time. > >What would really make me happy is if IBM changed their licensing - >unique I believe, certainly atypical - that requires a site to license >the Rexx compiler in order to be able to run the compiler's object code. > >Charles > *********************************************************************** Bear Stearns is not responsible for any recommendation, solicitation, offer or agreement or any information about any transaction, customer account or account activity contained in this communication. *********************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
