Re: How does this software work??

Leif,

>wouldn't that same argument not also apply to Joe Pluta's method of
>"re-engineering programs to remove the 5250 I/O" and get the same
>interactive capability but without 5250?

I differentiate them because the workload is indeed different, and now falls
under the unrestricted category.   It doesn't allow you to continue to use 5250
data streams at dumb workstations and exceed the licensed limits.

>Presumably true "interactive" capability is measured in service
>given to users interacting directly with the system. The interactive
>tax should really be called a 5250 tax.

Agreed that 5250 tax is more accurate, and that is precisely why Joe's method is
acceptable -- nay, encouraged -- from a licensing viewpoint.  Existing programs
are in essence converted to client/server, and the 400 is allowed unfettered
usage as the server.  Joe is offloading the client UI presentation from the 400,
which is what the 5250 tax is all about.

Fast400 does no such thing, based on your analysis of its operation.

Doug