Re: Computer Associates "Ideal" Mainframe code conversion to iSeries

>From what I remember about IDEAL (from 10 years ago) I would stick with
COBOL or another 4GL on iSeries. If there are any CICS programs in IDEAL
your in for a tough conversion. RPG will only make it harder, especially if
you can possibly go for assistance.
I imagine some CA IDEAL programmers will know RPG II but more would know
COBOL.

If there is a huge inventory of modules, it would seem that a disassembler
to COBOL might be worth it.
To me, the COBOL is the same as raw COBOL/400 except for screens, screen
programs and minor syntax, excluding anything newer than 10 years ago and
DDS.

I doubt this would observe any reasonable budget and results would be
legacy, re-write maybe? Especially if currently undocumented or aging
system.
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Just an opinion.

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Mark Villa
Summerville, SC