Electronic mail is one of the first ‘value added’ networking-based technologies to become fully accepted. One major UK user has exploited a mainframe-based version of electronic mail.
Electronic mail is one of the first ‘value added’ networking-based technologies to become fully accepted. One major UK user has exploited a mainframe-based version of electronic mail.
Fourth-generation languages do not fulfil all requirements. Fourth-generation environments are now being used, which make software development easier. Bottlenecks now occur at implementation and the training stage. ‘Creeping functionality’ is a new problem, as users realise how easy amendments can be.
Programming languages are mainly developed with the computer in mind, rather than the user. A Programming Language (apl) has developed from being an enhanced mathematical and logical notation for a number of years to a much more analytical language. For the DP department, one of apl's strengths is its ease of amendment. But its main weakness is its inablility to fit into any traditional mould without losing its strengths.