[Info-vax] Error Messages in Basic - %BASIC-E-PARMODNOT, mode for parameter <n> of routine <procedure-name> not as declared

[Dave Froble]

On 6/9/2019 2:48 PM, Neil Rieck wrote:

> If VSI is smart (and I think they are) they will not change a thing
> with VMS-BASIC. I doubt many organizations are still using this
> language but for those that are, the programmers already know how to
> get around most of the warts. On top of that, compiler changes
> sometimes make it difficult to compile old code (without renovation)
> so new or changed features would need to be enabled with an option
> statement or command line parameter.
>
>
> Neil Rieck Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
>

Well, after reading a statement from Clair some time back, something to 
the effect of "we will always offer BASIC on VMS", I'm going to doubt 
you are correct with your "doubt".  Perhaps he knows a bit more than you do?

While the desire may exist, I have never heard anyone talking about 64 
bit BASIC.  That might be one of the biggest changes VSI could consider. 
  Maybe no demand?

Can there be enhancements?  Anything can be enhanced.  Sometimes with 
great benefits.

As for "warts", got a list.  I got a short list.  But then again, in any 
language, who doesn't?  Warts should be addressed.

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