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On Sun, 2018-06-03 at 19:17 +0100, Eion MacDonald via list wrote: > Cobol. > > Interesting article. > > 40 years ago I might have known some but now? No hope. > > http://www.dw.com/en/fail-by-design-bankings-legacy-of-dark-code/a-43645522 > Likewise. I learnt COBOL, amongst a few other languages, when at Uni. Not touched it since then. However, I seem to remember similar headlines around the Y2K problem and banks not knowing if their old COBOL code could handle it or not. No idea how they resolved that, but perhaps there are those out there who still remember and use COBOL. John. -- John Horne | Senior Operations Analyst | Technology and Information Services University of Plymouth | Drake Circus | Plymouth | Devon | PL4 8AA | UK ________________________________ [http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/images/email_footer.gif]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/worldclass> This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). Internet emails are not necessarily secure. While we take every care, Plymouth University accepts no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan emails and their attachments. Plymouth University does not accept responsibility for any changes made after it was sent. Nothing in this email or its attachments constitutes an order for goods or services unless accompanied by an official order form. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq