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Rewrite old DOS Cobal prgm into more flexiable Windows Sfw

$750-1500 USD

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Posted over 9 years ago

$750-1500 USD

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We have some old line of business cobol (DOS) software that we've used for 25+ years. It's based on some hard coded business assumptions that we want to be redone allowing more flexible yearly constant data input, and to run in a modern windows software environment. It is basically for a process involving the following: input some data, do some table look-ups, apply some math, do some output, maintain some totals for continuation next time; all for multiple clients. Business constants/values should be allowed via table update or excel worksheet updates (not hard coded); output via any standard windows printer with YTD etc totals. All based on YOU decoding current cobol source and reworking into modern but better equivalent. Of course this is all vague until you see what we've got, but assume simplistic current code from a generation ago. This is for a mom+pop operation, not corporate America. So its simpler than you might think as first. Time frame is either now thru Dec 30; or in the spring. You must know how to read an understand old-school cobol; and read thru multiple files of source code to figure out what we're doing - along with in-depth discussion with business owner that has been running this application(s) for 20+ years. We know how we use it, and what we expect from it, but not how it works underneath. We have source and we have running DOS based application files. If you are very confident in your skill set and you're sure you can help, let us know. Due to unknowns - we are specifying a higher than usual budget for the project - to allow room for discussion and enhancements; but we do not expect to go over maximum of this higher budget category.
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Hello! I am interest your project and I hope to work with you. My Ranking is Top 8th in freelancer. Client satisfaction is my top priority. I will complete your project perfectly in your deadline. I am ready to start the work, and it will be a great pleasure for me to work for you. Please contact me. Looking forward to hear from you. Thanks!
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Hi, I have more than 14 years of exp and I am expert in this kind of work. I have completed more than 215 projects. Please look at the feedback left by my employers to know more about my work. Waiting for your positive response. Thanks.
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Hello sir I can develop the DOS based COBOL application into .NET Framework based (C# or VB.NET) or Visual Foxpro or Delphi I have been a Cobol Developer in 1985-88 Best regards vnb400
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Hi, I checked the details and am sure I can handle this job. I can read and understand COBOL as well as can rewrite it in PHP / MySQL with OOP methods for future expansions. I would suggest we discuss the scope of the requirements, ie what the program should take as inputs, and give as outputs and what calculations in general should be performed. This I assume shall be much easier and time saving and we can use the COBOL code to check where ever necessary to figure out its internal logic used to perform such business task. I am providing my placeholder bid here and can provide better price and timeline only after I go through the coding and the requirements of the project. The script I shall provide shall be compatible for any regular web-host as well as run on intranet or local PC with LAMP or XAMPP like packages. It shall be cross platform to in this sense. Looking forward to working with you. Thanks and regards, Mustafa ----------------------------------------------------------- Hello Sir, here is my addition to the description. Making it web-application provides following benefits, 1. its totally cross platform, 2. can be hosted online, on intranet or personal PC 3. Requires only a web browser and NO installation for any new connection. 4. Support is more easy to find and maintenance is easy. My preferred language is PHP / MySQL, we can discuss further in chat if you may have any further queries. Thanks and regards, Mustafa
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Can you send me the program and the files so i can take a look and see what you need exactly? Thanks, Nemanja
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Dear Sir, I have +5 year experiences in Software and Website Development. To Provide Quality,Well Documented , Depth Tracking. Thanks & Regards HGDumaswala
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I will make a program according to your need and specifications. No need to use Cobol source for that. I will re wright a new program done with Delphi, The Cobol is needed, may be,only to fetch data from old files and transfer to new files may be Microsoft SQL server. I do not suggest sticking to DOS philosophy as it dose NOT apply to modern window computers. I suggest redesign the whole concept ans of modern way we operate. For my qualification www dot limelect dot com
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Hello, I hope all is well. I will be honest and tell you I am not a COBOL expert; however, I am an Excel Expert. My approach to this project would be to obtain the DOS program from you and any source code and determine the logic behind how the calculations are being performed using the business assumptions you noted. After I have a good understanding of what this program is trying to do I would design an Excel based program to perform similar functions while also incorporating flexibility for the user to modify/update/delete, etc. In addition, the visual nature and the user interaction would be kept in consideration to make sure it's easy to work with and easy to understand. Considering the new program would be in Excel you could easily make future modifications and enhancements and not have to go through the exercise you find yourself having to go through now. I look forward to possibly lending a hand! Let me know if you have any questions. PS: I see I don't have any reviews but please look at my profile and look at my track record. The reason I don't have any reviews showing for your project is that I haven't done any jobs with the "Skills" you have associated in the project brief.
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Hello! It seems to be interesting project. I have experience in developing desktop software. I like this project, but it will be good to check source files before work starts. I can provide desktop application and source code after end of the project.
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I am the right candidate for your job. I have worked on DOS platform extensively and COBOL programs. My programing experience goes before windows3,0 is released. I have excellent experience is understanding code written by someone and decipher the business logic. You need to just let me know what you are doing currently and what you expect from the next generation program and your job is done. The time line 30 days is a tentative one and can be a little more or less once we go through the details. Whatever is the time line there is no extra cost for you, the bid is fixed for completion of the project. Once we discuss the details, we can setup mutually agreed milestones and workout payment details. I once again reiterate, I am the right candidate as I have experience with previous generation technologies and at the same time have strong exposure to latest programing languages and tools. I have 20+ years of software development from MS DOS to DOTNET. I would suggest the new application be developed WINFORM and C#, backend database MS SQL or any other like ACCESS , to your preference and license options. We can talk further on Skype and address if you have any concerns about the project completion.
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