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 - Converting VSAM records into DB2
 - Tips on converting source programs
 - Converting binary to printable HEX

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CONVERTING VSAM RECORDS INTO DB2 | DB2 and Database Management

I need information on converting VSAM records into DB2. Can you help?

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TIPS ON CONVERTING SOURCE PROGRAMS | COBOL, PL/I and LE for S/390 

I have the task of converting the source programs from OSVS to
VS-COBOL II. Would you please provide me with a list of strings and
key words in OSVS with equivalent VS-COBOL II keywords?

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CONVERTING BINARY TO PRINTABLE HEX | COBOL, PL/I and LE for S/390 

Is there a function in COBOL that will allow me to convert a CHAR
field into a HEX field?

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FEATURED TOPIC | FTP from A to Z

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FEATURED TIP | Microsoft bets big on Web services 

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