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  3. January 2008

Re: Reason not to go to V6R1

Joe Pluta wrote:
I agree somewhat, Rich, but utility software is a different animal. You can
certainly buy a tool like DBU for about two grand, or you can use WRKDBF for
free. Personally, I prefer WRKDBF to most utilities out there, because Bill
did a great job with the package.

I agree, Joe ... I really like WRKDBF and was disappointed when Bill discontinued it without releasing the source or transferring it to someone else who was willing to continue the work.

Of course this is one strong argument for open source code ... if the original developer decides to stop maintaining the code, someone else can take it over. Plus, since you have the source, recompiling it (when necessary) for a new release is no problem.

david


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