[Info-vax] Slashdot's latest poll discussion has long thread on VMS

[Paul Sture]

In article <4d3a348a$0$23753$14726298 at news.sunsite.dk>,
 Arne Vajhøj <arne at vajhoej.dk> wrote:

> On 21-01-2011 07:36, Paul Sture wrote:
>
> > Powershell? I have heard good reports of it, though at first glance it
> > seems we have come full circle with language verbosity (cf COBOL). ;-)
> 
> If verbosity is a problem, then install cygwin and use bash or
> whatever shell you prefer.
> 
> Very short command and switch names.
> 
> :-)

Powershell has a load of cryptic abbreviations known as aliases.  But 
like DCL, when writing scripts/procedures the full syntax is obviously 
better.

> 
> One of the big benefits of PS is the extendability. If
> you need something you can write your own cmdlet.
>

OK.

-- 
Paul Sture