RE: free-format move *USA date value to 6-digit numeric in YMDfor mat

I'm not a compiler writer nor am I an expert on the relationship between the
program compilers and the rest of OS/400.  However, from what I have gleaned
over my years dealing with this system, the link between the compilers and
the rest of the OS is very tight.  This link has apparently become even
tighter during the last few releases.

That, however, is just my conclusion and more knowledgeable people (Barbara,
perhaps?) can shed more light than I.

Donald R. Fisher, III
Project Manager
Roomstore Furniture Company
(804) 784-7600 extension 2124
DFisher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Realistically, IMHO, RPG enhancements,etc should be exclusive from OS
releases.  The compiler(s) are not critical to the OS AFAIK the opposite is
also true.  So why not have Compiler Releases?  It would make more sense to
me & it's something I can actually promote to the business owner...it's free
& helps my productivity & does not effect the production environment, only
the development environment. 
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