[WEB400] Re: Resort back to RPG?

[Hans Boldt <boldt@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Nathan M. Andelin wrote:
>>From: "Brad Stone" <brad@bvstools.com>
>>There's no rule that says it has to be all Java.  Even IBM
>>is saying to use RPG for everything and Java for
>>presentation.   In a couple more years, they'll resort back
>>to just using RPG for everything again.  :)
>
> That's a thought provoking prediction, Brad.  At this point IBM is bent on
> common middleware across all platforms.  While Microsoft continues to pump
> proprietary middleware for Wintel.
>
> On the iSeries, I believe that proprietary has the advantage from an
> efficiency, reliability, ease of implementation perspective.
>
> But wouldn't common middleware lead to better, more integrated systems?  Or
> would it eventually lead to Java deployment on the lowest common
> denominator?  Which is perhaps Wintel, or Lintel?

Nathan:  Read Brad's note carefully.  Note the ridiculous statement
that IBM is saying to use RPG for everything.  If that's not a clear
enough indication of Brad's attempt at humor, note the smiley at the
end of his note.  ;-)

Cheers!  And have a good weekend!