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BobCozzi @ ibm.net 09-09-97 06:51 AM To: MIDRANGE-L @ midrange.com cc: Subject: RE: DATE fields in RPG-IV >The point is, the AS/400 is engineered by electrical engineers among >others. It an be modified. "Software integrated circuits" is what John >Sears calls it. The only reason DATE fields still perform bad is because >the people that implemented it, or designed it are to proud of their work >to "fix" it. You know this system and the S/38 before it has always been Bob, I think the above is a classic Cozzi slam. How do YOU know why they won't change it? I would expect that whoever worked on that code might indeed be proud of it. Now, let's suppose they get an email saying, "Bob Cozzi says DATE types are too slow." Now, couldn't they possibly simply look through the reports from their beta sites, run some timing things and decide that if there is a performance difference it isn't enough of a problem to hold off on the 22 other projects on their list? Maybe their feel like getting one or two more projects done is important and that when Bob Cozzi puts in a S40 the performance will be fine. My point is that unless you were in the confessional when the developer confessed his sin of pride, you don't know what his motivation is. They might just be busy on what they (right or wrong) feel are more important issues. >I have only two AS/400's today: My original B10 (which is now a C10 or >something like that) and a RISC model (40S or S40 or AS400 model 400 or >other such confusing name). The C10 is in the garage with a sheet of >plywood on it, being used as a shelf (anybody want it?) The RISC model is >my development/production system. Sure, I could use a new shelf! How thick's the plywood? ;-) >I suppose, I could compromise on function over performance if Toronto >would >do two things. >1. Add blank line tolerance to the RPGIII compiler. >2. Add native date datatype support to RPGIII, including ADDDUR, SUBDUR, >EXTRACT, etc. >This would provide enough of an incentive to use date fields in my This kind of constructive criticism is useful, I think. Let them know what you want. If they don't deliver and you take another route, it was their fault. >Bob Cozzi >Bob@RPGIV.COM 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. +--- | This is the Midrange System Mailing List! | To submit a new message, send your mail to "MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com". | To unsubscribe from this list send email to MAJORDOMO@midrange.com | and specify 'unsubscribe MIDRANGE-L' in the body of your message. | Questions should be directed to the list owner/operator: david@midrange.com +---
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