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Conference ulysse::rdb_vms_competition

Title:DEC Rdb against the World
Moderator:HERON::GODFRIND
Created:Fri Jun 12 1987
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519.0. "Information on PRO_IV needed" by TAV02::ARIE_L (Arie Levy) Sun Dec 17 1989 11:38

I need information on PRO_IV, A 4GL from Mcdonald Douglas.

Any help will be appriciated.

Arie Levy

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519.1Are you sure you want to knowHLDG00::VERSLUISFri Dec 22 1989 16:5129
    <Any help will be appreciated>

    Well that can mean anything, so let's start with some text.
    I've used PRO_IV for two local applications and after that
    I'm not that enthusiastic anymore.
    PRO_IV uses its own datafiles for storage of the program
    code and data. From the outside the files look like normal
    RMS files but from the inside PRO_IV uses it's own algorithms
    for compressing data. For communication purposes with the
    outside world you can create datafiles without compressing.
    On the other hand, all FDL stuff is usable for tuning etc.
    Alas PRO_IV is a single user system, so every user needs it's
    own program and datafiles. (Perhaps the Professional history?).
    Furthermore you cannot integrate PRO_IV in another environment
    so you HAVE to use the menu system, screen system and report generator.
    I's also not compatible with our keyboard mappings.

    So let's be honest, when you want to build a standalone single
    user system, well, feel free to use it, after PAYING for your SINGLE
    LICENCE.

    Than finally some text about support. Well that's easy, within our
    company you will hardly find someone with a reasonable knowledge about
    this product.

    I think this is enough for the moment. When you want to know more
    or perhaps everything, send me a mail (hldg00::versluis) and I will
    give you more detailed information.