Re: Using % type functions/using RPG IV

["Eric N. Wilson" <doulos1@xxxxxxxx>]

> Lets say we all worked on an ERP to rival JDE, and place it on the net
> as open source. Whats would this mean for programmers in small shops?
> Well there is the potential that they save their company HUGE amounts of
> money, thereby making both the AS/400 and themselves gods!
> What about large companies, well they could go into the VAR arena kinda
> like red hat has done. The source is free, but the support is expensive
> and not only supports such large VARs but in a round about way the open
> source movement.
>
> So what potential lies in open source, stronger programmers, stronger
> apps, better support?
>
> forgive my brain dump.

Now you are talking! I think this is a great idea and I for one would be
glad to contribute as the need arises. Although my goal would be to wipe the
floor with JDE :-) But everyone knows my opinion on that topic...

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Eric N. Wilson
President
Doulos Software & Computer Services
2913 N Alder St.
Tacoma WA 98407


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