Re: IBM Response

["Gregg Willow" <willow.gregg@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the update Bill. I have not received mine yet.

Sure does sound like lawyers responding. I still do not think they get it.
They gave us replacement tools for PDM and SEU. CODE Designer really isn't a
replacement since it is outside of WDSc, besides its deprecated. Having a
designer view in WDSc is a convenience and should replace SDA to follow
suit. I hope they see the light.

Gregg


On 4/20/07, Bill Barnes <bbarnes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This is what I got today
>
> Hello Bill,
>
> Thanks you for your patience.
>
> I have attached the response to you concerns from the System i and WDSC
> Rational Team below. Please let me know if you have further questions
> and or you can send your questions and concerns to (wdscques@xxxxxxxxxx)
> as stated in the response and copy me on them.
>
>
> "Version 7.0 of the WDSc Standard edition development tools contains
> exactly the same components as WDSc Standard edition V6.0 and V6.1.
> Nothing has been withdrawn or removed. WDSc V7.0 includes the CODE
> Designer tool as the vehicle for designing and maintaining green screens
> and printer files. The CODE Designer has always provided many
> productivity advantages for programmers who use it. It still continues
> to provide all of these benefits. The V7.0 announcement did not include
> any statement about withdrawal of the CODE product.
>
> In the Version 7.0 release, the new WDSc Designer is included in the
> WDSc Advanced Edition version. It is a technology preview only. As with
> every Technology Preview that IBM releases, this does not necessarily
> represent the final deliverable. The WDSc team within IBM Rational is
> still determining how the feature will be delivered in its final form.
> In fact, the current packaging strategy for the desktop tools is being
> reviewed as we try to find the right solution for our marketplace at the
> right price. If you have additional comments, please feel free to send
> them to wdscques@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> Your feedback on this announcement is appreciated and will certainly be
> considered as we move forward."
>
> Regards,
>
> Client satisfaction Team
> IBM US S & D Dedicated Resolution Owner - iSeries
>
>
>
> It appears to be deliberately vague as to the future.  It does not
> address the Vista issue either.  Sounds like a politician talking.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill Barnes
>
> Sr Analyst/Programmer
>
> The Pantry, Inc
>
>
>
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