On 4 Oct 2008 16:41:18 -0700, in bit.listserv.ibm-main you wrote:

>>IMHO, the only reasonable excuse for keeping OS/VS Cobol around is not having 
>>the source code to recompile.
>
>Unfortunately, that is a common problem.
>Even IBM has source code that doesn't match object code.
>Can you say IEBCOPY boys & girls?

There is something to be said for architectures where source must be
kept because a recompile may be needed when either the computer or the
operating system is upgraded.  Frankly any module that doesn't match
the source should be the target of a scheduled renovation.
>-
>Too busy driving to stop for gas!
>

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