Re: AW: Tool to Modernize IBMi Screens into GUI

[Brian Parkins <goodprophet.bp@xxxxxxxxx>]

I must confess this made me smile a little .... We've been in this 
situation for decades now, and the (multiple) "directions" that IBM has 
charted in the past haven't exactly been a resounding success, have they?

I think we expect too much from a corporation that is focussed on 
short/medium-term business results, and regards our beloved platform as 
a cash cow rather than a strategic environment worthy of substantial 
investment over the long term. IF (big IF) IBM /HAD/ set a clear 
strategic direction, imagine the cries of "foul" from the many business 
partners whose solutions - and revenue stream - would have been affected!

"it is IBM's job to set the direction"? I don't disagree at all ... but 
I fear that boat sailed long ago. Maybe part of the problem is the 
community didn't get on board as the boat left port? Who knows ... we 
are where we are.

[Please forgive my comments. They provide nothing constructive to the 
discourse and I apologise in advance for interrupting. I'm just old and 
cynical 🙂]

Best wishes for 2025, everyone!

Brian.

On 01/01/2025 10:46, myibmi via RPG400-L wrote:
> Once again, it is IBM's
> job to set the direction here, as the producer of the hardware as well as
> the software. Only this provides future security for customers and
> developers.