This might fit the bill.

Percobol from LegacyJ  http://www.legacyj.com/lgcyj_perc1.html generates
Java code which you then compile into JAVA classes.  Although I have only
used it a little, I have been able to compile HP COBOL II code with no
changes using Percobol. It understands most HP COBOL II syntax.  This means
that it will allow you to continue to develop in HP COBOL on the 3000 for as
long as you like with the knowledge that the code is portable.  It also
means that you will have to make minimal changes to existing code in order
to use it on your target platform(s).

Charles Finley
Transformix Computer Corporation
1832 Bailey Dr.
Oceanside, CA  92054
(760) 439-3146


> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of John P. Bardessono
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 3:00 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: PC Based Cobol Suggestions
>
>
> For you cobol programmers...
>
> Any suggestions on a PC based (WinNT) cobol compiler?  We are looking for
> one that supports (1) 32bit (2) links into an executable runtime
> (3) absence
> of distribution/royalty type pricing and (if possible) (A) GUI support (B)
> 16bit option.
>
> The compilers we have reviewed require licenses for distribution of the
> runtime component/dll(s) and are pricy.
>
> Historically, we are a cobol shop and would like to maintain this
> standing.
> HP3000 is our primary platform.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
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