On Sat, 10 Jan 2009, R.S. wrote: <snip> > How much will you pay for the enhancements you don't need? >
A very good point! In our case, we could still run effectively using VS COBOL II, CICS/TS 1.3, and z/OS 1.6. We are basically stabilized at that level. If the costs today were what they were back then, we might even stay on the "z". But IBM decides, based on who-knows-what, that new functionality is needed and will be paid for regardless of __our__ needs and wants. I think it is like the "arms race". IBM ups the ante on software, so their competitors must respond, and then IBM must "see their raise and raise you $... more" or "fold". (to mix a metaphor). Is it any wonder that I like Linux and FOSS software? In that, __I__ do have greater influence (Don't talk to me about SHARE). How? Simply by joining the development group (or the testing group) and feeding back to the developers. Who are, generally, not run by profit. Well, at least, that's my take on it. FWIW (not much). -- Q: What do theoretical physicists drink beer from? A: Ein Stein. Maranatha! John McKown ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
