On Thu, 4 Apr 2019 18:14:48 +0000, Seymour J Metz <sme...@gmu.edu> wrote:
>Existing programs will be using VL, Not always. It is relatively rare to take a variable number of parameters. > so you're talking a total rewrite to exploit AMODE32. No, fairly minor changes, not a rewrite. > How is that short-term fix advantageous? It allows the full 32-bit capability to be exploited. > It's just as easy to go directly to 64 bit. No, THAT is what requires a complete rewrite. AND, that rules out running on older hardware, or even newer hardware if someone comes out with a cheap 32-bit S/390 chip. BFN. Paul. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
