I don't know if you get Software Development (SD) Times, but this week has the first of a three part series celebrating COBOL's 50th birthday. Reports how it is used and that colleges are having to start offering again. (even an off hand comment of not sure that those offering did it to be in forefront of curve or were so far behind.) (http://www.sdtimes.com/A_HALF_CENTURY_OF_COBOL/By_Alex_Handy/About_COBOL/33510)

Check the cover story and also the editorial on the birthday. It is interesting. (http://www.sdtimes.com/FROM_THE_EDITORS_LONG_LIVE_COBOL_/By_SD_Times_News_Team/About_COBOL_and_JAVA_and_ORACLE_and_SUN/33501)

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