Re: CISC upgrades

[Dave Mahadevan <mahadevan@xxxxxxxx>]

O'Connor, Peter H. wrote:
> 
> I have been reading the comments on upgrading to RISC and staying on CISC.
> Guys, it is a matter of economics.  I am a developer and it is very costly to
> keep supporting old release of the software.  At some time one has to stop
> updating verions of software that run on old version of OS/400.  That decision
> is based on $, Guilders, Francs, or Pounds.  Money is the name of the game.  
>IBM
> cannot continue to support both platforms at equal levels because of the
> $$$$$$$$ involved.  While one might not like their decision, one has to 
>respect
> it.  IBM is in business to make money.  I think that they will do their best 
>to
> support CISC to a certain point and that poing is an economical point.
> 
> I respect your position to stay on CISC if that is what you want.  I always 
>have
> to keep reminding myself of an old saying.  "There is no such thing as a free
> lunch"
> 

Pete:

That is exactly my point.  It is a business decision on both sides (IBM
and its CUSTOMERS).  Wheneven each side feels it is in its best interest
to change their hardware/platform they will do so.  IBM realized their
mistake on the S/36 and they introduce the 436.  I am hoping that they
are not out to do the same mistake again with CISC!

-- 
Thank You.

Regards

Dave Mahadevan.. mailto:mahadevan@fuse.net
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