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From: todd@stiatl.UUCP (Todd Merriman)
Newsgroups: comp.os.vms,comp.unix.questions,comp.software-eng
Subject: Re: VMS vs. UNIX s/w development tools - query
Keywords: VMS UNIX tools
Message-ID: <3954@stiatl.UUCP>
Date: 29 Mar 89 12:47:08 GMT
References: <401@bionov.UUCP>
Reply-To: todd@stiatl.UUCP (Todd Merriman)
Organization: Sales Technologies Inc., Atlanta, GA
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In article <401@bionov.UUCP> rayl@bionov.UUCP (Ray Lillard) writes:
>I am a software consultant working with a client company with lots
>of code developed for RSX-11.  We are casting about for a new
>system (hardware and software) to replace the existing imbedded
>target system.........

I do cross development between Unix, VMS, and MSDOS; and I have
a few opinions on the subject.  I consider Unix to be a superior
*development* environment, but VMS to be a superior *production*
environment.  The variety of tools and power of the Shell make Unix
an ideal choice for technical types and programmers.  The 
sophistication of VMS, combined with its excellent documentation 
and reliability make it the clear winner in production.

   ...!gatech!stiatl!todd
   Todd Merriman * 404-377-TOFU * Atlanta, GA
   Note:  I have no idea what my employer's views on the subject are.