Re: An interesting meeting with IBM

> ** WebSphere > > - v5.1.2 includes a 95% port of 4GL syntax into WebSphere. I remember a similar thing from the passed. Ca someone define 95 % ? - 95 % of the 4gl syntax ? - 95 % of the average 4gl code will work ? > - v5.1.2 is not considered quite complete enough to go into production > with > real 4GL code. v6 is expected to be complete enough for deployment. What hapenned to EGL ? > - WebSphere 4GL will be an enhanced 4GL that adds user interface features. New Era and windows 4gl was enhanced too :-( > - It's not clear, but it appears that the user interface statements of 4GL > have been replaced, and some sort of migration process must be applied to > the code to get it across. And after the migration we develop in the new 4gl (95% compatible) or an IBM Graphic Environment ? This means that the path of 4gl(s) will be syntax divergence (between Querix, 4js and IBM) ? And IBM commitement to open standards ? 4gl is a great language. Why destroy it making more diferent (incompatible) flavours ? Just make some quick money and get the users more tied to IBM ? > All-up, I'm quite optimistic about directions for Informix users. 4GL > users will probably be very happy with WebSphere. Well it is an improvement, but knowing this history of 4gl i need to see more in order to have even a litle smile. sending to informix-list sending to informix-list sending to informix-list sending to informix-list sending to informix-list