Development Software aids in building COBOL applications.
Press Release Summary:
IBM COBOL for AIX® v2.0 includes COBOL compiler, COBOL library, and distributed debugger for AIX OS. Latter allows users to visually debug programs running locally, remotely, or in client-server environment. Software delivers needed COBOL function to continue integration of COBOL and Web-oriented business processes and includes XML support and object-oriented COBOL syntax for Java(TM) interoperability.
Original Press Release:
IBM COBOL for AIX, V2.0 Provides a Powerful Development Environment for Building COBOL Applications
Overview
IBM COBOL for AIX®, V2.0 is a productive and powerful development environment for building COBOL applications. It includes a COBOL compiler, a COBOL library, and a distributed debugger for the AIX operating system. The debugger shipped with the product allows you to visually debug programs running locally, remotely, or in a client-server environment.
With IBM COBOL for AIX, you can use your existing COBOL code to upgrade your applications with the newest technologies. The goal of COBOL for AIX is to enable developers to leverage 30 years' worth of applications in new endeavors. It delivers needed COBOL function to continue integration of COBOL and Web-oriented business processes.
Key prerequisites
· IBM AIX V5.1, or later, is required.
· Depending on the function used, certain levels of other programs may be required.
Planned availability date
June 25, 2004:
· Electronic software delivery
· Media and documentation
At a glance
IBM COBOL for AIX, V2.0 provides:
· Object-oriented COBOL syntax for Java(TM) interoperability
· Extensible Markup Language (XML) support
· Support for DB2 Universal Database®, V8
· Unicode support
· Enhanced 31-digit decimal data support
· Improved performance for Encina® structured file server (SFS) files
· An enhanced level of the distributed debugger
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: RE001
