Re: Use GDDM in C on OS/400

Hello Scott,

Am 24.07.2023 um 17:29 schrieb Scott Klement <[email protected]>:

> Wow! GDDM!  There's a blast from the past!!

You could have that experience regularly when dealing with me and some of my hobbies. ;-)

> I don't think anyone still uses GDDM, so I don't think you're likely to find modern examples, sorry.  Indeed, I would suggest taking an existing old (RPG III or Cobol maybe) example to see if it even still works

It does indeed work, as written in my other message. I'm just trying to prevent inventing the wheel again (C prototypes).

> I have a feeling it'll be difficult to find a terminal capable of running it today.

It is indeed. But there is a glimpse of hope at the horizon:

https://github.com/tn5250j/tn5250j/commit/4a5c56fc8e44e7d78bc4e3c2787d5ec9007d8c65

The interesting part is right at the start (README.md, line 9).

> Consider using a web interface, much more powerful and versatile.

And lacking any nerd-factor whatsoever. :-)

:wq! PoC

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