[Info-vax] VMS Cobol - GnuCOBOL

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 2/27/2023 1:43 PM, Dave Froble wrote:
> On 2/27/2023 10:37 AM, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>> You could argue that the need for customized environments is reduced 
>> today,
>> now that standardized environments are more sophisticated.  I don't agree
>> with that at all but it is a thing which could be debated.
> 
> I'm with you on this.  What I'm seeing is that some "standardized 
> environments" is actually "this is what you're going to get, don't ask 
> for more".

"this is what you're going to get, don't ask for more" is practically
the definition of standardized.

But the point being is that what you get is a lot more than what
it was 40 years ago.

> Perhaps "standardized environments" aren't so good for everyone?

Custom is more expensive than standard.

So it depends on whether custom can generate enough extra revenue than
standard to cover the extra cost.

If it is not related to the company's core business then the answer
is likely no.

If it is related to the company's core business then it may be a yes.

Especially of the business is huge so even significant absolute cost
becomes small relative cost.

Arne