True,

but what are the proven tools? Where are they?
I wont my code to be in Cobol not Java, C or anything.
the new-system should be open to hardware and OS.
Don't want to depend on 1 manufacturer and his lies again.
Therefore alot depends on the tools that are available.
The project-plan will change considerably depending on the tools.



On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:36:21 EDT, Wayne R. Boyer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>In a message dated 4/26/02 6:30:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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>
>
>> I don't think the tools matter till you have a plan ...
>
>I STRONGLY agree with Birket.  Having a well thought out, workable project
>plan is essential for success.  Having said that though, for organizations
>that already know that their plans will involve the use of say a 'hammer'
>then evaluating 'hammer's as to their relative merits is also worthwhile.
>Also, if you know that a certain tool is necessary and that multiple
choices
>exist, you can take some actions now in anticipation of having the tool in
>the future.
>
>Wayne Boyer
>Cal-Logic
>
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