Re: Webfacing out, EGL in

Hi Joe,

Do you have a checklist of what's required to get up and running with EGL?

1) Minimum PC config. The real minimum to get some work done, not just being able to get the splash screen.

2) Additional RAM / disk requirements on the i side, if any.

3) Software pre-requisites in the i.

4) Configuration efforts on the i. Think complete novice to EGL, Java, GUI on the i, Websphere, etc.

5) Are there any good i-centric tutorials, preferably free?

6) What unique to EGL (vs. green screen) design issues are there?

7) What unique to EGL (vs. green screen) deployment issues are there?

8) Is there a single developer version that someone can try (not time limited) before buying into it?

9) Other issues...


-mark


At 7/15/08 02:28 PM, you wrote:

Shannon ODonnell wrote:
> Not to mention what client wants you to learn a new technology on their
> dime?
>

How did we get to a conversation about consulting?

I'm trying to identify how current RPG shops can best get to the web
using their current resources. RPG programmers can learn EGL in one
training session. They don't even need to learn HTML and CSS to start
with. They can drag and drop to paint screens and build applications.


You know what guys? Forget it.

David doesn't like generators, Aaron won't use anything but RPG, and
Shannon wants to know how to make money.

None of those issue have anything to do with the future of System i
shops. The future is how to provide the best applications for their
users at the least cost, and that's EGL. If you disagree, then by all
means, recommend your favorite solution to your clients. We'll compare
notes in a year. My bet is that you'll have at least one client using EGL.


And if you *don't* go the EGL route, don't blame IBM later. Or me.

Joe