> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Comstock > Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 8:51 AM > To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: Running COBOL under z/os.e > > > McKown, John wrote: > [snip] > > > > I was thinking of CGIs. I was also thinking of the HTTPD server. We > > don't have Websphere. Perhaps Websphere has things in it to make > > developing CGI-like applications in COBOL easier. When we > tried to do > > CGI in COBOL a few years ago, it was very difficult due to not being > > able to use "stdin" and "stdout" directly from COBOL code, > using COBOL > > verbs. I haven't looked at this since installing Enterprise > COBOL, so > > maybe it is easier now. > > > > Yes, well you can "Accept input_area from keyboard-in" to > read from stdin (in the special-names paragraph say "sysin > is keyboar-in.") > > And your basic "display" statement sends stuff to stdout. > Nothing hard in this. > > <ad, of course> > We cover working with stdin and stdout from COBOL, Assembler, > PL/I, and C using native constructs and C functions in our > 3 day course "Developing Applicaions in z/OS UNIX". We also > cover accessing MVS files and HFS files from these languages, > compiling, assembling, binding, and running under the shell, > using "make", dynamically invoking programs stored with long, > case-sensitive names stored in the HFS, and more. Details at: > http://www.trainersfriend.com/UNIX_and_Web_courses/u520descr.htm > > Be sure to follow the links to the course objectives and the > detailed topical outline for more information. > </ad> > > Kind regards, > > -Steve Comstock >
Steve, Thanks for the update on Enterprise COBOL. I wish that we were in the position to use some training, but z/OS is moribund here. Everybody is totally convinced of the following "facts": (1) z/OS is incapable of running current internet type applications; (2) z/OS is dying in the marketplace, at least for our size shop (~ 300 MIPS); (3) z/OS is far too expensive when compared to Windows; (4) z/OS is more difficult to develop for than Windows; (5) z/OS people are too rare and expensive; (6) z/OS people are too resistant to change; (7) z/OS is proprietary, whereas Windows is "open"; (8) z/OS is more difficult to maintain due to the dependance on OEM software. Windows is better because MS supplies all the software, so it is better integrated. Note that some of the above have elements of truth. Others are totally contrary to fact. But "perception IS reality" as we have often been told. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer UICI Insurance Center Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its' content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
