Glynn Clements wrote:
> CyberPeasant wrote:
>
> > > So, it's basically a toss-up between features or simplicity. Judging
> > > by the longevity of Unix, it would seem that simplicity wins.
> >
> > If longevity is the criterium, doesn't MVS or some other hoary IBM
> > mainframe OS win? COBOL, RPG, warts and all...
>
> They would if people still used them for all-new systems.
>
> Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that the only
> reason that any of the above were still in use was for compatibility
> with existing setups.
>
> Unix (and Linux) is being installed in environments with no prior
> history of Unix usage. Is the same true of IBM mainframes, COBOL, RPG,
> etc?
Here in the Michigan/Illinois area, IBM AS/400's are selling at an all time
high! RGP programers are making so much money they need dump trucks to take
it to the bank! COBOL, you can't find a COBOL programer because they're all
busy fixing Y2K problems. There is even a shortage of LadderLogic
programers here(I'm willing to bet most of you don't even know what that
is). The GM Truck and Bus facility runs on PL/1. Have you all gotten the
point yet? So, stop the bashing, from where I'm sitting if you can program
an abacus you can find work. Business are that fussy.
-ted
>
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