On Wed, 6 Nov 2002, jdow wrote:
> Hm, a simple (A)REXX program could solve this. Of course, I suppose that
> means someone somewhere could also use perl, python, dylan, or one of
> the other absurdities abounding in this world.
>
> (The real challenge would be to write the conversion in BASH's scripting
> language. There's a slim chance it could be done.)
> {^_-}
using xxd to convert to hex, a better-than-even chance I'd say.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Klemmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> On Wed, 2002-11-06 at 16:32, Paul Hamm wrote:
>
> > I am familiar with EBCDIC and ASCII conversion with dd. Currently I need
> to
> > convert a mainframe tape in EBCDIC with packed decimal format into ASCII.
> > dd does not handle packed decimal format. Does anyone know of a utility
> > that does?
>
> You could write a nice little COBOL program to do the conversion with a
> few well placed MOVE statements. I would offer to do it for you, if you
> need it.
>
> And for all those who just can't resist the jokes, save 'em. I've
> heard it all before. Just go on about your business. Nothing to see
> here. Move along.
;-)
