RE: RPG IV release levels and complexity

["Joe Pluta" <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Gina M Whitney
> 
> I do see your complaints/comments/questions and I'm doing what I can
to
> make the precompiler a better product.

Gina, I'm a longtime RPG programmer, and a big native I/O bigot.  I
absolutely love native DB2/400 access, and I think SQL is highly
overused.

But STILL, I think that you're doing a great job with embedded SQL.  Is
it as easy as we would like?  No.  But the fact that it is available has
allowed me, Mr. Native, to do things I couldn't have done otherwise.

So, despite all the kicking and screaming about it, please take comfort
in the fact that the only reason we're complaining is BECAUSE WE ALL USE
IT!  My guess is that embedded SQL is probably used more than a lot of
other RPG "enhancements", so don't be discouraged.

Maybe one day you might want to put out one of those dollar lists like
the RPG enhancements, but just for the precompiler.  I know some of the
things we want are far more expensive than others; by forcing us to put
dollar amounts on them, you might get a better idea of the things that
REALLY would make it easier for us.

Joe