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Hi,

> It sound a bit scary if the compiler is change to possibly execute any
> command in a RPG source.  I would think twice when trying to compile a
> third party software or something that I downloaded from the web.

I don't understand.  Couldn't the 3rd party software have CL programs that
do exactly what the precompiler commands could do?  Or RPG programs that
do the same thing?

How would the precompiler commands add any risk that you're not already
facing by running 3rd party apps in the first place?


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