BASIC on X86?

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BASIC on X86?

Post by kerky » Wed May 10, 2023 11:46 am

Not sure it it comes with the distribution kit or if it's a layered product that isn't available yet. There is a license in the PAK for it, but I have not been able to install it from the instalation media, nor have I seen a download for it in the Service Portal. Maybe the compiler executable is hidden somewhere I haven't looked?

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Post by cct » Wed May 10, 2023 12:25 pm

Basic is not yet available for X86.
Expected later in the year I believe

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Post by m_detommaso » Wed May 10, 2023 12:48 pm

2022 VSI Accomplishments Webinar - (January, 10 2023)

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Post by sodjan » Wed May 10, 2023 1:07 pm

I havn't checked, but I would not expect Basic to be the only "missing" product from the license file.

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Post by arne_v » Wed May 10, 2023 1:16 pm

We got C, C++, Fortran and Pascal.

We are still waiting for Cobol, Basic, Java and Python.
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Re: BASIC on X86?

Post by jreagan » Wed May 10, 2023 5:23 pm

As others have said, there currently is no BASIC compiler (either as a cross-compiler or native-compiler). It is definitely on the list. It is all due to a technical reason (ie, the BASIC frontend generates very non-standard GEM symbol tables that we didn't expect - we have a design change in the works). We certainly know that many customers depend on BASIC and we're working as quickly as we can.

The native COBOL compiler is "in the oven"

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Re: BASIC on X86?

Post by arne_v » Wed May 10, 2023 7:00 pm

jreagan wrote:
Wed May 10, 2023 5:23 pm
The native COBOL compiler is "in the oven"
According to a post in comp.os.vms then OpenJDK 8u372 should also be actively in the works.
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Re: BASIC on X86?

Post by m_detommaso » Thu May 11, 2023 6:02 am

An excerpt from the latest VMS VSI roadmap:

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This information contains forward looking statements and is provided solely for your convenience. While the below information is based on our current best estimates and is subject to change without notice.

When making plans for migration, please contact us directly on the Contact page or send us an email to sales@vmssoftware.com."

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