RE: open and fill a new ACS window/session from an already open ACS session

Imagine if IBM would enhance TN5250 to 32bit (instead of current 16bit) to support full RGB colors, bitmap images, etc.
But, that would mean dusting off the old DDS code from the 1990s, then having a flood of RFEs for DDS...very low prob that will happen


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From: RPG400-L <rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Eddie Gomez
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2020 16:20
To: RPG programming on IBM i <rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: open and fill a new ACS window/session from an already open ACS session

It’s really unfortunate the stigma against 5250 sessions. Everyone has their own opinion about it. I actually like it. When it comes to serious data entry, a well-designed 5250 screen smokes their GUI counterpart.

When I go into stores, I’m always pleasantly surprised at how many 5250 screens are still in use as they just work. Look at the terminals at a Costco store. If a big outfit like Costco uses it, must still have value.

On Mar 9, 2020, at 1:16 PM, Nick <nicola.brion@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Il 09/03/2020 02:41, Roger Harman ha scritto:

We had to fight the perception that our ERP was running on DOS. We lost. When they decided to do a new ERP, IBM was not even on the long list. Probably 3-4 more years and it's gone where I work.

I have two customer that was told the same. One in 1998, the other in 2005.

They're still on green screen, and also, people won't move from there.

Both ave tried, an miserably failed.

I agree that you won't be selling 5250 software, but you've an hard time removing from where it is still used.


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