Re[2]: Programming tools (was DDS Support)

["Steven Easton" <seaston@xxxxxxxxx>]

There are a lot of good tools out there.  Most AS400 programmers refuse to use
them.  Compound that with, many companies who refuse to pay for tools (they want
solutions).  

Steven Easton
www.5-10.com
seaston@ionet.net

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Subject: Re: Programming tools (was DDS Support)
Author: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
Date:  7/3/00 2:39 PM

From: Stone, Brad V (TC) <bvstone@taylorcorp.com>
> But as long as we're willing to pay 40k for a tool that puts a spooled file
> into PDF format, it isn't going to get any better.  We need more folks
> willing to put in the time to write competitive tools for low $$.
>
> Removing tierred pricing is the first step.  Biggest scam since 90 minute
> martinizing.

another problem is the closed architecture of the AS/400 that makes it
hard for tool-makers to make efficient system-type tools such as compilers,
file-converters, and the like.



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