Re: EGL Install

Thanks Bruce.

Darrell Lee
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Joe:

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Actually, IIRC Bruce all you do is put in the original disks (not the
optional software disks) and begin the install process, and it will ask 
you
about additional components.
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Thanks...I'll give that a try.


Darrell:

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What's EGL?
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EGL is "Enterprise Generation Language".  It is a 4GL used to generate
business applications.  It is supposed to allow you to "paint" the
application more than write code.  There is code to write, but less actual
writing and more tweaking of generated code from the "paint" process.

It looks quite promising, which is why I want to play with it.  It comes
free with WDSc, but most people don't install it (it is an additional
feature).  IBM plans on making it Open Source next year, probably with a
name change as well.

There is a day-long conference in Lake Geneva, WI, today, part of which is
devoted to getting people started in EGL.  I am kicking myself for not
signing up, but that was only because I didn't know enough about whether 
to
learn more until last night...Oh well...

There are probably several people on this list already using it who can
explain much more.  I saw enough in an hour to pique my curiosity.

--Bruce Guetzkow