Timothy,
I have raised this RDz and COBOL compiler issue in the past so thanks for
the pointers.
First, the Windows7/XP options, I am aware. The Rational Development and
Test Environment for System z (RDTE) suggestion is new to me and absolutely
without my means.
Why on earth would I, Partnerworld developer, or any small developer,
exchange a $900/year Software Access Catalogue subscription which gave me my
COBOL compiler (which is ALL I need), for RDTE at $8,760 (just for starters)
with its multitudes of unwanted compilers, lah-de-dahs, etc. I have a TV
package just like that.
I looked for RDTE in the Software Access Catalogue. It's not there. So
statements about no PC compilers are true .. sorry, $9000+ would do it.
True, I may be able to keep my z/OS destined project going by jerking
Windows around or nursing the aging XP laptop with its RDz 7115 compiler.
But with all these goings on am discouraged at what's happening .. the
oommpff is vanishing.
I read the message as: a) anyone in my boat might awkwardly get by, b) new
boarders must pony up 9 grand or forget it.
Graham Hobbs
.. is the urge for z/OS software abating?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy Sipples" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.ibm-main
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 12:15 AM
Subject: Re: Future of COBOL based on RDz policies
IBM COBOL for Windows V7.6 was withdrawn from marketing last year and will
be supported through April, 2014.
That path arguably wasn't working out so well, so some time ago IBM
introduced an alternative compilation option available for RDz, now called
Rational Development and Test Environment for System z:
http://www.ibm.com/software/products/us/en/ratideveandtestenviforsystz/
This newer path has much greater compilation fidelity for obvious reasons.
It also supports all languages, not just a couple.
Note that Windows XP Mode is available for Windows 7 Professional,
Enterprise, and Ultimate. More details are available here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7
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GMU VCT Architect Executive (Based in Singapore)
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