Dave62 (2/25/2013)
Eric M Russell (2/25/2013)
COBOL is obsolete in the same way that VHS tapes, the Latin language, and muzzle loaded rilfes are obsolete. Of course it's still widely in use, and still works the way it was originally intended, just like all those other things.The point remains that there is wisdom in not re-writing an entire application for no other reason than to change the language.
Those who understand this still have COBOL applications working well today.
Those who don't understand it waste time and money re-inventing the wheel. :hehe:
Dave,
Would you suggest developing a massive new system that is PC friendly in COBOL?
You see I do not believe COBOL is obsolete, but I do believe that it is "contained" for the most part and that most new development will be in a non-COBOL platform.
Yes I have written COBOL, three mainframe versions and AS-400 to boot. Have not touched it for almost 17 years. And some if it still runs well. But all new is in something else.
M.
Not all gray hairs are Dinosaurs!