I knew someone would bring that up. I think the difference is stdlib comes with the C compiler "and library". I don't consider the Data Facility Product (DFP) to be part of JES.
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Phil Smith III Sent: Monday, November 11, 2024 2:45 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: What is a "programming language"? Was:: Modifying JCL on the fly Continuing this Socratic discussion, Michael Schmitt wrote, in part: >It can't even run without reference to other programs, which are /not/ >part of JCL or JES. It can't do input or output. Neither can C without stdlib, right? Just sayin'... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN