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IBM does not intend to add a new name or versioning number for free-form RPG. This RFE is being closed.
Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - Power Systems
Product - IBM i
Component - Languages - RPG
Operating system - IBM i
Source - Other
For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - Programming Languages
Product - Developer for Power Systems
Component - RPG/COBOL Development Tools
Operating system - IBM i
Source - Other
If you rename RPG to “RAMPAGE” you'll have the coolest language with the coolest name!
There are a number things that need to be put in place to attract younger programmers. Name, embed the SQL pre-compiler, community edition of RDi. This is logical step now that it is totally free format, if not it will die.
Please also consider creating a version that can run on Linux, this would serve several purposes and enable some fabulous RPG programs to run on Linux. This would be a truly lucrative opportunity.
Thanks
Paul
I would appreciate it!
Please, it is also important to release for free purposes the RDI to be able to develop more applications with RPG in a more modern and simple way. Please Simon consider this. Thanks in advance!!
I would suggest "RPG+ for i" to emphasize the full modern usage of the language in all forms.