[Info-vax] DCL's flaws (both scripting and UI)
David Froble
davef at tsoft-inc.com
Wed Jan 21 18:36:48 EST 2015
Simon Clubley wrote:
> On 2015-01-21, David Froble <davef at tsoft-inc.com> wrote:
>> I think it's reasonable for "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", and
>> breaking someone's (however disgusting) DCL procedures will not leave
>> them very happy.
>>
>
> I'm not seeing why adding the kind of functionality I would like to
> see added is going to break existing code. I've already posted example
> syntax which shows how I see existing code operating alongside a future
> OO based DCL.
>
> Simon.
>
If there is sufficient demand for a DCL2 (or whatever) while leaving DCL
unbroken, that would be good. But, don't be looking for it being the #1
priority.
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