Ted Maciag 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.
I'm not bashing. I'm asking whether anyone would introduce any these
technologies into an environment where there is no previous history of
their use.
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Glynn Clements <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
