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The term "legacy" is inaccurate when used in conjunction with 'iSeries' or 'System i'. By using this term we capitulate; we are as much as admitting that it is legacy (old fashioned, vintage, whatever). In short, you're playing by someone's rules and definitions.
Every system has its heritage. Ours is the AS/400 (and S/38, etc.). That's not a bad thing, but it's history. Comparing the System i5 to an AS/400 (and equating the two as being the same thing) makes as much sense as comparing Windows 2000 or XP to Windows 3.1 or DOS.
Personally, I don't use a legacy (aka AS/400) system. I program and design applications on a state-of-the-art System i5. And I don't let the opposition/competition define terms for me.
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GKern@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Since we i people are perceived as legacy by the M$ world, maybe we should start to point out that our system is Vintage.Who doesn't like Vintage cars? Vintage wine? Vintage clothes? Vintage guitars? Vintage boats? Vintage homes (ie 100 yr old victorian style or farmhouses)? etc...As for RPG - yes it can be Vintage and it is also very modern too - just as a 100 year old farm house can have air conditioning, indoor plumbing and broadband.Perception is reality, but without looking under the hood, those who don't can't see the forest for the trees.Regards, Jerry Gerald Kern - MIS Project Leader Lotus Notes/Domino Administrator IBM Certified RPG IV Developer The Toledo Clinic, Inc. 4235 Secor Road Toledo, OH 43623-4299 Phone 419-479-5535 gkern@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxThis e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please inform the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this and all copies of this message.
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