Github: https://github.com/sakachin2/XE (I *think* this is the github repository --DMcCunney) |
Open source Japanese editor emulating IBM mainframe SPF
Author: Mizumaki-machi Homepage: http://www.geocities.jp/sakachin2/index.htm Github: https://github.com/sakachin2/XE (I *think* this is the github repository --DMcCunney) Family: MainframeEditorFamily IbmEditorFamily Platform: AIX, GCC, Linux, MS-DOS, OS/2, Windows, Android. License: Open source
This is a great ISPF editor clone, thus a member of the IbmEditorFamily. It runs in OS, DOS,OS/2,Windows, Linux and AIX. I use it in Windows XP and Linux. I think it is the only ISPF like editor than runs on all of those platforms.
It is a mature editor but as of today, 08/27/2006, it is still being actively developed.
This has moved to github. I recommend getting the current version the author calls the 'Bug Fix Version' over the official release version.
In my opinion this is a must have for the mainframers of the world who like the ISPF environment. I would also recommend it for companies who have mainframers moving to Unix like service.
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My only suggestion at this point is to make the "setup" function choose 'default' as the initial font selection. Otherwise, it looks strange when first starting up.
Update: 11/25/2006 - He implemented this! It's in the most recent version. RonPerrella
I think the author said this should work in conjunction with a real mainframe, too but I don't think it's been tested.