[Info-vax] BASIC compiler in the hobbyist distribution

[David Froble]

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> I see this strictly as a way to let Itanium die without taking VMS with it.
> An Intel port will stop the bleeding but prolong the agony. I doubt they
> will get significant new business for the many reasons we have already
> discussed. It will probably allow VMS shops to keep limping along with
> existing apps when Itanic goes away. Depending how much it costs to do the
> port and how the money is getting funneled around it may make sense for
> certain groups.
> 
> I don't think it will last either. I think it will keep VMS on life-support
> but unless they go to another platform I think this is going to be it.

I've got to call "bullshit" on this claim.

What's wrong with existing apps?  Apps that are constantly being 
developed and enhanced.  It's not clear to me that VSI needs a bunch of 
"new to VMS" customers to succeed.

If VMS has the capability of running on continuously new HW, that's not 
"life-support", that's a viable future.

You got another platform?  Please tell us where to find it.

Oh, and my customers are not limping, they are successful.

> I have no stake in VMS but don't get me wrong I want to see it succeed. I
> like anything that gives us a choice over WinTel. I just don't believe this
> is the way to do that.

Ok, don't bring us problems, bring us solutions.  What is the "right" 
way to go?