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(another one is NetRexx). Both Object Rexx and NetRexx were created by IBM and are now, |
(another one is NetRexx). Both Object Rexx and NetRexx were created by IBM and are now, |
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open sourced, maintained by the Rexx Language Association. |
open sourced, maintained by the Rexx Language Association. |
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ooRexx can be used to run many programs shown here in the REXX category. |
ooRexx can be used to run many programs shown here in the [[REXX]] category. |
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We are in the process of documenting the incompatibilies and shall publish them soon. |
We are in the process of documenting the incompatibilies and shall publish them soon. |
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Notable differences are |
Notable differences are: |
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* The use of some 'special' characters such as '''<tt>@</tt>''', '''<tt>#</tt>''' and '''<tt>$</tt>''' in symbols. (These symbols were deprecated some time before 1990 when '''<tt>?</tt>''', '''<tt>!</tt>''' and '''<tt>_</tt>''' were introduced as acceptable alternatives.) |
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* Use of '''<tt>a=;</tt>''' instead of '''<tt>a=<nowiki>''</nowiki>;</tt>''' or '''<tt>a="";</tt>''' |
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The 24 game under REXX was meanwhile adapted so that it can be played with ooRexx. |
The 24 game under REXX was meanwhile adapted so that it can be played with ooRexx. |