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Update from Micro Focus COBOL 2.2 to 5.1


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rikdeb

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:36 pm
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Hi All,

Could any one suggest me the approach to update from Micro Focus COBOL 2.2 to 5.1. Tools needed and all.
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dick scherrer

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:37 pm
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Hello,

Your best source for this info is Micro Focus . . .
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Nic Clouston

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:51 pm
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...and certinly not on a mainframe forum unless the versions of MF Cobol run on a mainframe.
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dick scherrer

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:55 pm
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Hi Nic,

Several of my clients have used Micro Focus COBOL for mainframe apps.
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Bill Woodger

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:07 am
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Note the spelling of Micro Focus. I know they are keen on you getting it right :-)

Of course, their website is Use [URL] BBCode for External Links, with various ways to obtain support.

I'm surprised that if you are purchasing the upgrade, no-one thought to ask Micro Focus what was needed beforehand. They'll be more than happy to help. You pay for "support" after all, so it is a good thing to use it when you need it.
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Akatsukami

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:21 am
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Bill Woodger wrote:
Note the spelling of Micro Focus. I know they are keen on you getting it right :-)

Back about a decade ago, when I was looking for a new job after a prolonged illness had cost me my last one, I saw an ad for an expert in Micro Ficus COBOL. A vision of trying to program a row of bonsai came irresistibly to me...
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