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On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:49:59 +0000, Tim Streater wrote:

In article , Bob Eager
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On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:36:57 +0000, Gordon Henderson wrote:

I've actually started to use my own BASIC to write some simple
scripting stuff in now. Somewhat worryingly I can call it as a CGI to
a web server... Whether that's a good thing or bad remains to be
seen!!!


I use REXX!


Whatever for? Haven't seen that since I stopped using VM/CMS.


Cos I like it...very productive. Great for certain kinds of scripting.
Available on all common platforms...

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