Re: midrange modernization tour question

> What has to be said is that IBM has decided to no longer compete in
> the Windows centric network sector.   If you run a business and are
> chosing a software application, you chose one that runs on Linux/AIX
> or you chose the one that runs on Windows.   If you program web sites,
> you either program in asp.net or you work in PHP.  Your in one camp or
> the other.  IBM has decided to be in the Linux/AIX camp.   Which camp
> your iSeries resides in makes all the difference in whether you
> migrate your apps to .NET or have nothing to do with it.

Did it ever occur to you that IBM is (thru many channels) speaking to many
communities within the iSeries.
We just got major CL enhancements.
We are still getting major RPGLE enhancements.
IBM has added non Websphere tools (like Websmart) to the Official Roadmap.
We still have net.data.
We have cgi & sockets tools available.
PHP coming (or is it here already).
For years (long ago) we complained bitterly about not being able to talk to
other technologies.
Stop complaining when IBM makes the platform more integrated!
btw - iSeries Network speaks for their paid advertisers and the writers who
contribute. DUH !!
jim franz