Conference ilbbak::ibi_focus

1.0. "Preliminaries" by FDCV03::CROWTHER (Harry - US/DIS Info Management) Thu Feb 19 1987 13:37

    FOCUS is a complete "Information Control System" with
    comprehensive features for entering, maintaining, retrieving, and
    analyzing data.  It is designed for use both by people with no formal
    training in data processing and by data processing professionals who
    need powerful tools for developing complete applications.

    The non-procedural FOCUS language was designed to replace
    traditional programming languages in most applications
    programming situations.  The simplicity of the command syntax in
    the language stems from the fact that it uses simple English phrases.

  So says the FOCUS Users Manual Release 1.0 for VAX/VMS.  FOCUS,
  sometimes known internally as IBI-FOCUS, is a product of Information
  Builders, Inc. 

  This conference is established for the purpose of sharing
  knowledge of IBI-FOCUS: how to use it well, to discuss IBI-FOCUS
  problems and how to avoid, correct, or work around them.  The
  moderators believe that freely exchanged information, from this
  conference, will provide a high level of support among IBI-FOCUS
  users.

  To manage controversy and still permit lively debate, one note
  (#2) will permit discussions of the pros/cons of IBI-FOCUS versus
  other 4GL (or <4GL) products.  Such discussions after note #2 will
  not be permitted.  The balance of the conference is to be used for
  teaching, explaining, demonstrating, improving, and generally
  promoting the best possible use of IBI-FOCUS.

  Co-moderator/Umpire: FDCV03::Crowther, Harry
  Co-moderator/Expert: FDCV18::Ryan, Bob

********** This conference is STRICTLY FOR INTERNAL USE.  **********
********** Any opinions expressed herein are solely those **********
********** of the respective authors, as individuals, and **********
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