Re: Is anyone out there?

In a message dated 97-11-12 03:51:46 EST, you write:

<< 
 I am very interested in Java and it's effect on the future of the AS/400.
 I am working for a company that is very involved with the San Francisco
 Project. I don't work in that area, but the fact that we are already
 redeveloping our application in Java using the SF frameworks played a big
 part in my decision to come to work here.
 
 Can we all kick in with a little info on what our interest level is in
 Java?
 
 I already get two other lists about Java, one general and one advanced. I
 was hoping that this list would maybe get some discussion going
 specifically in the area of Java's effect on the midrange and of course
 some programming discussion about accessing AS/400 objects. 
 
 How many of you are familiar with the SF project? Any feedback on what you
 think it means for the future of Java?
 
 I'll be happy to post until you wretch if you want my opinion on the
 subject. 
 
 Chris Rehm
 Mr.AS400@ibm.net
 You have to ask yourself, "How often can I afford to be unexpectedly out of
business?" 
 Get an AS/400. >>

Reply:
I have a high level of interest in JAVA and IMO I believe it is powerful
enough to write complete apps, but would like to see the ability for it's use
in migrating from and/or interfacing with RPG, CL, etc. and with
client/server RPCs and the like.  (My company is currently running JD Edwards
and I would like to see Intranet/Internet object-oriented solutions on the
AS/400 that could be modified with the flexibility and security that is
currently available.)  Also, although the AS/400 is my favorite platform, I
currently have to manage AS/400, Novell, NT and Win95 operations for approx
200 users and I would like to have a higher level code generator (SYNON for
JAVA?) that would allow for better time management (and possibly modeling) in
app development/mods as well as reporting.

Some exciting news from a network management view: it seems IBM is investing
in network management tools (IBM's new Nways product) that will enable you to
utilize your current hardware investment to manage the network and control
network resources from a browser on your PC!  With 5250 emulation already
available for the major browsers, the potential to create a seamless AS/400
connection (with or without GUI) and control the network environment, and new
abilities in IP communications and IP printing (with or without Anynet), and
on and on. . . the forecast is looking good for JAVA and the AS/400!!

Reid Collier 
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