myCobol.ovh

First of all, a computing device was developed. There even exists a true mechanical device doing arithmetic.
Data consists of bits (0 or 1, on or off) and counting was formulated according to a binary system. These bits became „grouped” by 8 bits electronically and this group was named a „byte”.

Than the need for INPUT arises. Early media were mechanical (punched) thingies: tape and cards.

The punched tape was greatly free format and consisted of 4, 6 or 7 parallel holes. This data could be read directly as being binary values, manipulated and sent for output in binary form as well. Users of these type of computers did feature a scientific level to be able to read the binary output and convert them for ordinary language use. Well, the integer was born.

On a regular basis there will be a meeting on Cobol in the Bonn area (Germany). These meetings are accompanied with a nice drink and networking facilities.

The meetings are invite-only.

If you want to attend or contribute, please do register here as a user.
Than send a email to Admin.

Cobol does enjoy a crowd of experts and the language is attracting attention of young people.
I guess because learning the current languages has a steep curve.

As of today http://myCobol.ovh went online, though there is little content yet.