A byte-code COBOL object program might not be as efficient as even the just-previous generation (4.x) of Enterprise COBOL, given the JVM's stack-oriented runtime structure and (so I heard somewhere) less-than-efficient packed-decimal support. Less cost to run on a cheaper processor could be overwhelmed by elapsed-time increases affecting SLA's, especially for larger shops who do not run knee-capped GP's.
But as usual, I could be quite wrong about that. In any case, I agree with you that if IBM saw a decrease in revenue from such a product they would either buy it and bury it or T & C it out of existence. Peter -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tony Harminc Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 3:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Resistance to Java. On 22 January 2014 08:36, John McKown <[email protected]> wrote: > Now wouldn't that be a kick? An Enterprise COBOL compatible compiler which > produced Java byte code. That > would likely sell a lot of zAAPs. Don't think it hasn't been seriously considered by more than one party... But as with any number of other such approaches, it would be limited by its own success. If it managed to displace any significant amount of IBM revenue by shifting "legacy" workloads to cheaper processors, IBM would put a stop to it, either technically or by new Ts & Cs of some sort. Tony H. -- This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
