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  3. January 1999

Re: AS/400 Gasping For Air ??

  • Subject: Re: AS/400 Gasping For Air ??
  • From: Don Schenck <schencd%AM_LZCH%VASELL@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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::::UNIX/NT environments. Their intention is to replace all AS400 apps/hardware
::::within 6-9 months with C++ developed apps rather than upgrading our CISC
box
::::(which is somewhat CPU deprived ). There will be telephony apps/hardware
::::integrated into the environment (stuff we don't have currently but would
::::like to have). Is the 6-9 months time frame realistic for replacing our
::::current RPG stuff?



Of course ... IF they're VERY good. Extremely good.

Object Oriented programming -- if done well -- can be incredibly efficient.

Done wrong, it can be incredibly horrible.

Here's hoping!


Peace,

-- Don Schenck
www.SchenckTech.com

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