RE: Using % type functions/using RPG IV

Your points on training are very valid and not far different from my own
experiences.  As a contract programmer, I'm constantly dismayed at how slow
some larger shops are to adopt newer tools and technologies or make an
investment in their people.  I cringe when I see some of this old code but
roll up my sleeves and thank heavens for CVTRPGSRC.

As Buck stated, the learning curve on some of this new RPG is zip but there
are some big-name software packages out there that are sticking to their
70's roots.  I've always felt that the "early adopters" should be rewarded
somehow for spreading the gospel but maybe the greater reward is the
productivity payback they get from making the investments in training and
tools in the first place.

I agree with Joe that Code400 and VARPG should be part of the bundled RPG
product.  Maybe version 5 of RPG should include these and split out the RPG
II & III compilers as separate billable options?  Now THAT would be
progress!

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rpg400-l@midrange.com [mailto:owner-rpg400-l@midrange.com]On
Behalf Of Jon.Paris@halinfo.it
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 7:45 PM
To: RPG400-L@midrange.com
Subject: RE: Using % type functions/using RPG IV


>>My take is that some shops recognize the value of training their staff and
>>others regard it as a threat to their ability to retain staff.


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