It's a problem for salespeople. That's about it. -Dave On 09/15/2017 08:09 AM, Joseph Oprysko via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
My question to that is: Is it a problem if everything is working without any issues? I'm a firm believer of not fixing what isn't broken.
On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 9:37 PM Douglas Crawford via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
This popped up on a screen on SourceForge just now:
Give Legacy Code New Life With Modern COBOL AppDev: Using COBOL as a JVM language
With billions of lines of COBOL in use, this business language powers a large percentage of every ATM, government, and many other business transactions. Many businesses are looking for new ways to utilize decades of solid business logic without having to replace a mission critical application.
Attend this TechBytes series sponsored by Micro Focus and presented by SourceForge to learn how organizations around the world are utilizing existing .NET and Java development teams to integrate and modernize COBOL applications. Attendees will learn:
* What tools can be used to ‘free’ business logic from legacy code * Exposing COBOL processes as REST base services * Using COBOL as a .NET or JVM language
Don’t wait – register now for these TechBytes to get started.
About the Presenter: Michael Bleistein, Principal Architect, at Micro Focus, is a 25-year veteran when it comes to COBOL. Currently he specializes in modernization through .NET, Java, and SOA using Visual COBOL, helping customers understand Micro Focus solutions and how they can be used to combat their business problems.
-- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?
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