COBOL ain't quite dead - yet !

+Micro Focus ACTION Program exceeds 50 U.S member Universities

ACTION-assisted courses ensure graduates are skilled in high-demand COBOL

Read the press release - http://www.microfocus.com/AboutMicroFocus/pressroom/releases/pr20081001912435.asp

It goes without saying 'somebody' will obviously comment. Well if your 'favourite provider' is MS - then your perception is bound to be slightly slanted.
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