On 7/15/15 2:20 PM, Tracy Pierce wrote: > I distinctly remember seeing qtp grammar / syntax diagrams in some old > cognos guide. You want grammar and syntax? I'll give you grammar and syntax... 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They also have no relevance to >> the price of cabbages or the location of Pluto for that matter. >> >> Please concentrate on the article by Terry O'Brien and its reference to >> "Fourth-generation programming language". I'd be delighted to find a >> Grammar for one. >> >> Kindest Regards, >> Tom. * To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, * * etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *
