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Hmm, old dog - must learn new tricks, must learn new tricks -
hey what's a 5250 Workstation Gateway Device
Ohh - more new tricks, more new tricks
Seriously; thanks again, Jon
-----Original Message-----
From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jon Paris
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 4:37 PM
To: midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: what could have been - include HTML in the 5250 data stream
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013, at 15:36:09, Steve Richter <stephenrichter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am interested to know if it would have ever been possible to include
HTML, CSS and Javascript within the 5250 data stream.
<snip>
I am curious if this was ever possible, if IBM ever considered taking
5250 to the next level, so to speak.
Not only possible but has been available for years - check the HTML keyword in DDS. I believe that some of the Open Access and Refacing tools use it as a vehicle for passing additional data to the browser.
Jon Paris
www.partner400.com
www.SystemiDeveloper.com
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