Re: [GNU-COBOL] New to list

[Haroldo Stenger <hstenger@adinet.com.uy>]

Fred Mobach wrote:
> 
> Sébastien Ducléroir wrote:
> 
> > Hey, I NEED GNU Cobol ! because an RS/6000 don't fit on my suitcase !
> >
> > So, is there a commercial cobol compiler for Linux ? give me its name if so. It
> > could help me waiting your outstanding smart GNU Cobol compiler !
> 
> You're completely right in your need for a GNU-Cobol compiler. That's why we're
> cooperating to create the beast.

I agree completely too. That's why I recently subscribed to the list, and since
a year ago or so, follow the project in a way or another.

> But I wouldn't use the commercial Cobol compilers. I've done a little
> investigation on this topic and they are present, but you need not only the
> compiler but also run time system licenses to run you executables on other systems
> as well. If you're still interested you can ask me on my own e-mail address, I
> think it's not prudent to name those commercial products on this list. If anyone
> dislikes this, please tell me, but informing others is not bad.

Yes it is expensive to use commercial Cobol Compilers and runtimes, yet the
latter makes the final code very portable.

When I mentioned a commercial product in a previous message, I only wanted to
answer the question of Sébastien Ducléroir. I ask for apologizes if it was
considered list-abuse or something.

My kind regards

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Saludos,
Haroldo.

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