[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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