Running IBM 370 Assembler Code on 386 Workstations.

Rightsizing IBM 370 Assembler Code.

"Downsizing" or "Rightsizing" are commonly used phrases to describe moving
large systems to smaller systems, and sometimes smaller systems to larger
systems.

In order to make use of the millions of lines of IBM Mainframe 370 code on
386 style computers, the 370TO386 language convertor may be used.  Unlike
some other systems, 370TO386 converts code directly to 386 code.  The
created code runs at full speed on a 386 computer and is approximately 5
times faster than 370 interpreters.

Also, because of the excellent design of the IBM 370 Assembler, many
programmers will find that programs can be developed for an Intel 386
computer far more easily than using either the 386 Native assembler, or
C.

Finally, 370TO386 makes an excellent development environment for developing
mainframe assembler programs.  After development, these fully tested
programs can then be run on the mainframe unchanged.

Note that TASM Macros are currently supported.  Version 2 will will support
370 Macros.

Symbolic Debugging

Programs developed or converted with 370TO386 can use Borland's Debugger to
examine variables, step through code and stop when variables change.

Prerequisites

370TO386 requires the use of Borland's Assembler.  Borland's "C" compiler
Library (Large Model) is also required for many of the support functions,
such as File Input/Output facilities.

Universal Command Language Scripts

Finally, programs developed with 370TO386 can be used with the Jol
Universal Command Language to allow programs to run on IBM's MVS Operating
Systems, MS/DOS and OS/2 with no changes to the Command Language Scripts,
which can be used to enhance or replace JCL on Mainframes.  Jol provides
most of the facilities of JCL, TSO and CLISTs on MVS, MS/DOS and OS/2, and
adds many facilities to make mainframes as easy to use as Personal Work
Stations.

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