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COBOL stands the test of time

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Most widely used computing language 50 and still going strong despite predicted paucity of skills

Kelly: COBOL is worth another 50 years with appropriate skilling up of IT professionals It is not possible to sync an iPod with a gramophone, upload a document to a typewriter, or text a friend f...

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